Get ready for a thrilling ride as Netflix’s seventh season of the Formula 1 documentary, Drive to Survive, gears up to hit the screens this Friday. The upcoming season promises to keep viewers glued to their screens with ten power-packed episodes, each digging into a significant event from the 2024 F1 season.
The curtain-raiser of the season runs high on drama with Lewis Hamilton’s radical decision to switch to Ferrari, creating a buzz. However, the shockwaves from a scandalous allegation against Christian Horner at Red Bull threaten to overshadow Hamilton’s headline-making move. The season opener unravels these two pivotal plotlines, setting the tone for the episodes to follow.
The spotlight then shifts to the riveting rivalry between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris that unfolded throughout 2025. The series delves into the complex dynamics of their off-track camaraderie and on-track competition, with plenty of banter between Zak Brown and Christian Horner thrown into the mix.
With Hamilton’s departure to Ferrari, Mercedes finds itself with a driver’s seat to fill in 2025. Enter George Russell, eager and confident to step up as the lead driver. The question looming large though, is whether Toto Wolff, Mercedes’ team principal, echoes Russell’s ambition. Viewers can look forward to some intense deliberation from Wolff’s Monaco abode, and the tantalizing possibility of luring Verstappen away from Milton Keynes.
The fourth episode throws the spotlight on Carlos Sainz, who finds himself at a crossroads after being let go by Ferrari. As the most sought-after free agent in F1, Sainz must weigh his options carefully as Williams and Stake emerge as the frontrunners to secure his signature. Get an exclusive peek behind the scenes as both teams pull out all the stops to woo their man.
Meanwhile, the series also dedicates an entire episode to Charles Leclerc’s triumphant victory in Monaco. With a diverse range of themes and plenty of nail-biting moments, the seventh season of Drive to Survive is primed to take viewers on an exhilarating journey through the world of Formula 1. So, buckle up and get ready for the ride!