'Formula 1: Drive To Survive' Sets Season 8 Return

The racing docuseries is back in February.

January 21, 2026

Netflix announced today that Formula 1: Drive to Survive is coming back for an eighth season next month on February 27. On the air since 2019, the racing docuseries has been consistent in releasing a new season in February or March of each year since its debut.

The series gives viewers an immersive look at the drivers, managers, and team owners involved in the Formula 1 World Championship. All involved live their life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each season of Formula 1 racing.

Season 8 of Formula 1: Drive to Survive will once again take fans behind the scenes, to witness first-hand how the drivers and teams prepare to battle it out for the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The series will offer never-before-seen footage as we follow new team lineups, management takedowns, fierce friendships and bitter rivalries of another high-octane season on the Formula 1 circuit.