Formula 1: Drive to Survive

Formula 1: Drive to Survive

The drama returns.

Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane - both on and off the track - during one cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.

Documentary

Seasons

All to Play For

1. All to Play For

Air Date: 2019-03-08

Driver Daniel Ricciardo looks to make a statement on the track while the teams prepare for the first race of the season at the Australian Grand Prix.

The King of Spain

2. The King of Spain

Air Date: 2019-03-08

Team McLaren aims to turn things around as its driver Fernando Alonso faces Renault's Carlos Sainz Jr. at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.

Redemption

3. Redemption

Air Date: 2019-03-08

At the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix, Ricciardo feels pressured by an upstart. Also, the men and women of Williams Racing fight to remain relevant.

The Art of War

4. The Art of War

Air Date: 2019-03-08

The troubled offtrack relationship between Red Bull and Renault hits a new low. Meanwhile, a top Formula 1 driver makes a shocking move.

Trouble at the Top

5. Trouble at the Top

Air Date: 2019-03-08

A team's financial backing doesn't always translate into victories. See: McLaren. Also, the principal and co-owner of Force India faces legal issues.

All or Nothing

6. All or Nothing

Air Date: 2019-03-08

When Force India is bought by a group led by Lawrence Stroll, the team's two drivers worry Stroll's son, Lance, may take one of their spots.

Keeping Your Head

7. Keeping Your Head

Air Date: 2019-03-08

Perhaps trying too hard, Haas F1 Team driver Romain Grosjean struggles with confidence and nerves at the famed French Grand Prix.

The Next Generation

8. The Next Generation

Air Date: 2019-03-08

Sauber driver Charles Leclerc hopes to achieve something his late godfather Jules Bianchi never did: race for Ferrari.

Stars and Stripes

9. Stars and Stripes

Air Date: 2019-03-08

The bitter rivalry between Renault and Haas heats up, and the mid-tier teams vie for bragging rights at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.

Crossing the Line

10. Crossing the Line

Air Date: 2019-03-08

Drivers -- both legends and upstarts -- focus on ending the year on a high note as the teams prepare for the season's final race at Abu Dhabi.

Lights Out

1. Lights Out

Air Date: 2020-02-28

Another Formula 1 season kicks off at the Australian Grand Prix as 10 racing teams vie for the podium.

Boiling Point

2. Boiling Point

Air Date: 2020-02-28

As mediocrity becomes the norm for Team Haas, frustration over the poor performances threaten to tear the group apart from within.

Dogfight

3. Dogfight

Air Date: 2020-02-28

Eager to return their teams to glory, Renault's Daniel Ricciardo and McLaren's Carlos Sainz Jr. vow to prove themselves on the track.

Dark Days

4. Dark Days

Air Date: 2020-02-28

Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes team — long dominant in Formula 1 — face a true test of mettle on a rain-soaked track at the German Grand Prix.

Great Expectations

5. Great Expectations

Air Date: 2020-02-28

Red Bull rivals Max Verstappen and Pierre Gasly race in Monaco, Montreal and Austria, where one driver shines and the other struggles.

Raging Bulls

6. Raging Bulls

Air Date: 2020-02-28

Alex Albon, the newest driver for Team Red Bull, strives to accomplish what his predecessor couldn't. Also, tragedy strikes at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Seeing Red

7. Seeing Red

Air Date: 2020-02-28

Few — if any — teams have a history that can match Ferrari's. But not even the Prancing Horse is immune to a little interdriver drama.

Musical Chairs

8. Musical Chairs

Air Date: 2020-02-28

For Formula 1 drivers like Nico Hülkenberg, holding on to a job can feel like a game of musical chairs. Will the music stop at the German Grand Prix?

Blood, Sweat & Tears

9. Blood, Sweat & Tears

Air Date: 2020-02-28

While many believe Williams's best years are long gone, deputy team principal Claire Williams sees a bright future with rookie driver George Russell.

Checkered Flag

10. Checkered Flag

Air Date: 2020-02-28

As the 2019 season winds down, upstart drivers — including Albon, Gasly and Sainz — compete for one last chance at a podium finish.

Cash Is King

1. Cash Is King

Air Date: 2021-03-19

As the threat of COVID-19 looms at the Australian Grand Prix, one team's new car design causes controversy.

Back On Track

2. Back On Track

Air Date: 2021-03-19

The drivers head to Austria for their first race in more than 200 days. Meanwhile, the Red Bull and Mercedes rivalry heats up, on and off the track.

Nobody's Fool

3. Nobody's Fool

Air Date: 2021-03-19

Determined to emerge from Lewis Hamilton's shadow, Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas seizes his chance at the Russian Grand Prix.

We Need to Talk About Ferrari

4. We Need to Talk About Ferrari

Air Date: 2021-03-19

Welcome to the Italian Grand Prix, where Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel try to put a much-needed silver lining on their season.

The End of the Affair

5. The End of the Affair

Air Date: 2021-03-19

Renault's Daniel Ricciardo announces a bold move. Multiple teams band together against a rising Racing Point.

The Comeback Kid

6. The Comeback Kid

Air Date: 2021-03-19

Following last season's high-profile demotion, Pierre Gasly is eager to show Red Bull team principal Christian Horner that he made a big mistake.

Guenther's Choice

7. Guenther's Choice

Air Date: 2021-03-19

Pressured to make changes to his underperforming team, Haas principal Guenther Steiner pursues an up-and-coming driver with massive potential.

No Regrets

8. No Regrets

Air Date: 2021-03-19

With driver Carlos Sainz Jr. moving to Ferrari at the end of the season, McLaren puts its faith in his soon-to-be-former teammate, Lando Norris.

Man On Fire

9. Man On Fire

Air Date: 2021-03-19

Over the course of two drama-filled races, drivers with uncertain futures vie to hold on to their F1 seats. A horrifying crash shocks everyone.

Down to the Wire

10. Down to the Wire

Air Date: 2021-03-19

Racing Point challenges McLaren and Renault at the F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi. Hamilton opens up about being Black in F1.

Clash of the Titans

1. Clash of the Titans

Air Date: 2022-03-11

The 2021 Formula 1 season begins at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where drivers give it everything to take the first chequered flag of the year.

Ace in the Hole

2. Ace in the Hole

Air Date: 2022-03-11

Now racing for McLaren, Daniel Ricciardo sets out to prove that he’s still a force on the track. Meanwhile, Lando Norris puts on the pressure.

Tipping Point

3. Tipping Point

Air Date: 2022-03-11

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen pulls off a string of victories. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes struggles to keep pace. Later, an accident leads to controversy.

A Mountain to Climb

4. A Mountain to Climb

Air Date: 2022-03-11

The Haas team looks to reverse its recent fortunes with a new sponsor and two new rookie drivers: Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher.

Staying Alive

5. Staying Alive

Air Date: 2022-03-11

Down but never out, McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo goes pedal to the metal in hopes of ruining Ferrari’s homecoming at the Italian Grand Prix.

A Point to Prove

6. A Point to Prove

Air Date: 2022-03-11

With Williams Racing under new leadership, the storied team looks to put its recent troubles in the rearview mirror and return to greatness.

Growing Pains

7. Growing Pains

Air Date: 2022-03-11

They have the raw talent, but can they handle the pressure? Now Yuki Tsunoda and Esteban Ocon must sink or swim in the rough waters of Formula 1.

Dances With Wolff

8. Dances With Wolff

Air Date: 2022-03-11

Rumours fly about whether an up-and-coming driver will join Hamilton on team Mercedes, potentially leaving Valtteri Bottas without a seat.

Gloves Are Off

9. Gloves Are Off

Air Date: 2022-03-11

Only a few races remain, and for drivers desperate for any advantage they can get their hands on, the gloves are officially off.

Hard Racing

10. Hard Racing

Air Date: 2022-03-11

As another fierce season comes to a close, Mercedes and Red Bull face off in what may be the biggest winner-takes-all race of a generation.

The New Dawn

1. The New Dawn

Air Date: 2023-02-24

As the season begins in Bahrain, Ferrari hopes new cars will finally propel them to the top, and Haas makes a risky bet on a last-minute driver switch.

Bounce Back

2. Bounce Back

Air Date: 2023-02-24

Mercedes principal Toto Wolff works to combat the team's unexpected struggles, while Lewis Hamilton navigates a bumpy ride in the team's redesigned car.

Matter of Principal

3. Matter of Principal

Air Date: 2023-02-24

Ferrari drivers and decision-makers feel the pressure of high expectations at a star-studded new event in Miami and a game-changing race at Silverstone.

Like Father, Like Son?

4. Like Father, Like Son?

Air Date: 2023-02-24

Crashes and costs mount for Haas as driver Mick Schumacher fights to live up to his father's racing legacy and prove his worth to the team.

Pardon My French

5. Pardon My French

Air Date: 2023-02-24

Otmar Szafnauer's efforts to overhaul Alpine bear fruit — until a new round of driver musical chairs throws his plans for the future into question.

Nice Guys Finish Last

6. Nice Guys Finish Last

Air Date: 2023-02-24

Daniel Ricciardo's future starts to look uncertain when McLaren team managers set their sights on new talent, while Alpine weighs the best way forward.

Hot Seat

7. Hot Seat

Air Date: 2023-02-24

As the Red Bull team pushes to build on their lead against Ferrari, all eyes are on Sergio "Checo" Pérez during a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix.

Alpha Male

8. Alpha Male

Air Date: 2023-02-24

When Pierre Gasly announces he's leaving Alpha Tauri, Yuki Tsunoda faces losing a teammate and a friend. Can he step up to show that he's ready to lead?

Over The Limit

9. Over The Limit

Air Date: 2023-02-24

With both championships within reach, Red Bull's team faces incendiary accusations that they've cheated by violating a league-wide spending cap.

End of the Road

10. End of the Road

Air Date: 2023-02-24

The 2022 season hurtles toward a conclusion in Abu Dhabi, where Ferrari fights to hold off Mercedes and McLaren hopes for a miracle to overtake Alpine.

Money Talks

1. Money Talks

Air Date: 2024-02-23

Lawrence Stroll will do whatever it takes for Aston Martin to become world champion. But his dreams could be over before the new season even starts.

Fall from Grace

2. Fall from Grace

Air Date: 2024-02-23

Hopes are high for Nyck de Vries as he takes his first shot at Formula 1. With the pressure mounting, he struggles to keep up the pace.

Under Pressure

3. Under Pressure

Air Date: 2024-02-23

McLaren has a lot to prove after last season. As star driver Lando Norris’ car lets him down yet again, he starts considering his options.

The Last Chapter

4. The Last Chapter

Air Date: 2024-02-23

It’s a battle at the back between Haas and Williams. While one team sticks with tradition, the other’s ready to make bold new moves.

Civil War

5. Civil War

Air Date: 2024-02-23

Alpine’s Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly have been competing since childhood. Can they overcome their rivalry now that they’re on the same team?

Leap of Faith

6. Leap of Faith

Air Date: 2024-02-23

Lewis Hamilton’s been loyal to Mercedes for 13 years. But winning comes first — and with his contract up for renewal, he has to make a tough decision.

C’est la Vie

7. C’est la Vie

Air Date: 2024-02-23

An investment from Hollywood stars piles pressure on Alpine’s management. Between frustrated drivers and disappointing results, something has to give.

Forza Ferrari

8. Forza Ferrari

Air Date: 2024-02-23

In Italy, Ferrari is a religion. So when the team arrives in Monza, all eyes are on new principal Fred Vasseur to make fans’ prayers come true.

Three’s a Crowd

9. Three’s a Crowd

Air Date: 2024-02-23

Daniel Ricciardo is finally back on the circuit. But when an accident sends him to the sidelines yet again, a rookie reserve steps in to take his seat.

Red or Black

10. Red or Black

Air Date: 2024-02-23

With the season nearing its end and the winner already assured, rivals Mercedes and Ferrari are locked in a fierce battle for second place.

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Rating

8.2/10

Release Date

2019-03-08

Episodes

60 (6 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Box to Box Films

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