Becoming addicted to a show about Formula 1 racecar drivers was not on our bingo card, but here we are. Formula 1: Drive to Survive is so, so fun. And while it's seventh season may have only just been released on Netflix, we are desperate for more in the form of Drive to Survive season 8.
Netflix's docuseries first landed on our screens back in 2019. Since then, we've become hooked on the ins and outs of each year's Formula 1 season. (We will never forget the unexpected drama of the 2021 season that saw Max Verstappen beat Lewis Hamilton after a controversial one-lap shoot-out — the drama!).
The show has been credited with getting more women interested in Formula 1. “I don't think we should underestimate the incredible job that Drive To Survive has done in raising awareness across the sport, especially across the female audience,” female Formula 1 driver Jessica Hawkins told us. We love to see it.
So after getting hooked on the gripping races on the track and the bitter rivalries behind-the-scenes, we need to know: when will the racecar-shaped hole in our lives be filled again?
Here's what we know about a potential Drive To Survive season 8.
Fasten your seatbelts.
What will happen in season 7 of Formula 1: Drive to Survive?
The seventh series traces the events of last year's Formula 1 season, so we know it's going to be an action-packed affair. Expect to see one of the most fraught campaigns ever as Verstappen vies for his fourth World Drivers Championship win. (We won't spoil that result for you, but rest assured, it's as epic as it sounds.)
The season also follows Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari, Charles Leclerc's win in Monaco, and McLaren's win at the constructor's championship. Critics are already calling it the best season ever, so this bodes well for a potential Drive to Survive season 8!
Will there be a Drive to Survive season 8?
The big question: will Formula 1: Drive to Survive be zooming back into our lives next year?
While we certainly hope so, Netflix has yet to officially confirm an eighth season of the docuseries. Nevertheless, our hopes are high.
After all, more than 6.8 million viewers reportedly tuned in to watch in 2023, according to the YouGov Sports Whitepaper. Even more impressive, 18 to 29 year olds made up 31% of the audience, while 46% were female. With stats like that, it's hard to imagine Netflix giving up on the show now — especially if season 7 really is just as wonderful as it sounds.
In other words, watch this space — as soon as we get word on Netflix's plans for the show, we'll race over here and let you know.
What would Drive to Survive season 8 be about?
It's hard to say because the 2026 season of Formula 1 hasn't started yet, but we can expect it to cover the various 2025 season changes, including Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari and Carlos Sainz's move to Williams.
Every previous season of Drive to Survive has landed on Netflix just before the next F1 season, so we can expect a potential season 8 to arrive in late February/ early March 2026.
Drive to Survive season 7 is available on Netflix from 7th March.
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