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Formula 1: Drive to Survive

  • TV Series
  • 2019–
  • TV-MA
  • 40m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
56K
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POPULARITY
1,149
34
Carlos Sainz in Formula 1: Drive to Survive (2019)
Docuseries following the FIA Formula One World Championship across multiple seasons..
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Docuseries following the FIA Formula One World Championship across multiple seasons.Docuseries following the FIA Formula One World Championship across multiple seasons.Docuseries following the FIA Formula One World Championship across multiple seasons.

  • Stars
    • Daniel Ricciardo
    • Lewis Hamilton
    • Will Buxton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    56K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,149
    34
    • Stars
      • Daniel Ricciardo
      • Lewis Hamilton
      • Will Buxton
    • 391User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #242
    • Nominated for 4 BAFTA Awards
      • 9 wins & 28 nominations total

    Episodes70

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    Videos26

    Formula 1: Drive To Survive: L'emotion De Pierre Gasly Pour Anthoine Hubert (French Subtitled)
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    Formula 1: Drive To Survive: L'emotion De Pierre Gasly Pour Anthoine Hubert (French Subtitled)
    Formula 1: Drive To Survive: Romain Grosjean: C'est Un Miracle (French Subtitled)
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    Formula 1: Drive To Survive: Romain Grosjean: C'est Un Miracle (French Subtitled)
    Formula 1: Drive To Survive: Romain Grosjean: C'est Un Miracle (French Subtitled)
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    Formula 1: Drive To Survive: Romain Grosjean: C'est Un Miracle (French Subtitled)
    Official Trailer - Season 7
    Trailer 1:37
    Official Trailer - Season 7
    Official Trailer - Season 6
    Trailer 1:48
    Official Trailer - Season 6
    Official Teaser - Season 6
    Trailer 0:38
    Official Teaser - Season 6
    Season 5 Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:57
    Season 5 Official Trailer

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    Daniel Ricciardo
    Daniel Ricciardo
    • Self - Driver, Aston Martin Red Bull Racing…
    • 2019–2025
    Lewis Hamilton
    Lewis Hamilton
    • Self…
    • 2019–2025
    Will Buxton
    Will Buxton
    • Self - F1 Journalist
    • 2019–2023
    Max Verstappen
    Max Verstappen
    • Self
    • 2019–2025
    Sergio Pérez
    Sergio Pérez
    • Self
    • 2019–2025
    Pierre Gasly
    • Self - Driver, AlphaTauri…
    • 2019–2025
    Carlos Sainz
    Carlos Sainz
    • Self…
    • 2019–2025
    Charles Leclerc
    Charles Leclerc
    • Self
    • 2019–2025
    Kevin Magnussen
    Kevin Magnussen
    • Self…
    • 2019–2025
    Lance Stroll
    • Self
    • 2019–2025
    Valtteri Bottas
    Valtteri Bottas
    • Self
    • 2019–2025
    Jack Nicholls
    • Commentator…
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    Lando Norris
    Lando Norris
    • Self - Driver, McLaren F1 Team…
    • 2019–2025
    George Russell
    • Self
    • 2019–2025
    Esteban Ocon
    Esteban Ocon
    • Self
    • 2019–2025
    Sebastian Vettel
    Sebastian Vettel
    • Self…
    • 2019–2023
    Alexander Albon
    • Self
    • 2020–2025
    Nico Hülkenberg
    Nico Hülkenberg
    • Self
    • 2019–2025
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    Reviewers say 'Drive to Survive' is lauded for its engaging storytelling and high production values, successfully attracting new fans to Formula 1. However, it is criticized for fabricating narratives, using out-of-context quotes, and misrepresenting events. Some argue it lacks technical depth and accurate representation, with biased portrayals of drivers and teams. Despite these issues, many find the series compelling and a valuable introduction to the sport.
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    8SoumikBanerjee1996

    Nothing Truly Exceptional, But It Made Me a Fan of the Sport for sure.

    Netflix's 'Drive to Survive' may not be respected as anything remarkable per se, yet I firmly believe this should be acknowledged as an incredibly helpful entryway for all the novices as well as the devoted supporters of the sport.

    As a newbie myself, I can vouch for its capability to make sure you get well familiarized with the rules and regulations. Aside from its high octane moments; you also get a slew of fascinating insights in regards to all the major teams and their set of drivers. Although the specific pattern, in which they tend to illustrate those stuff gets a little bit predictable and repetitious; but they do just enough to uphold a certain degree of urgency and suspense.

    Now, there were serious allegations regarding the usage of fabrication on multiple occasions.

    I don't know why Netflix has done such a shady business here. I mean, they already got exclusive access to Formula 1, spent millions for the rights to portray all those behind the scene incidents but instead, they resorted to performing some phony stints. Was it necessary? I don't think so.
    8Broccolidwarf

    Very good production indeed

    Captures all the stuff just outside the headlines of the sport, and goes behind the scenes better than anyone before.

    Especially interesting to get close to many of the "smaller" drivers, as most of us already know all there is to know about Hamilton, Vettel, etc.

    If you like the NFL Network Gameday productions, you will like this as well - provided you like racing ofcourse :)

    I'm a fan, after binge watching the first season.
    9ThaliaDavies

    Binge Worthy

    As a female who has never even held a drivers licence I doubt greatly that I am the F1's target market but for the 2019 that's going to change. This doco series puts a personality into the sport that I often just assumed was bland & full of thugs. Utterly fascinating, it also does (in my opinion) an excellent job of explaining the rivalries between the different company factions. Really hope there will be a season 2.
    Jihad300

    This is returning F1 to me

    Have watched every single Formula 1 race since mid-1991, I think. Went to several races (when they were louder, V12/V10 era, rather going to Le Mans with the current cars for live action). Every year after Häkkinen quit it got harder for me to justify why I even bother.

    4 episodes in right now - this series has a chance to change that!!

    I was sometimes wondering how much good a media company's ownership of F1 could do for a sport when they were helplessly talking "Twitter", but now I sense there might be potential.

    When all you get from F1 is corporate PR, little go kart boys being streamlined for TV spots, DRS and catering, here is a bit of actual behind-the-scenes of F1. Sure, this is sanitized too, but it is so much more honest than the usual, it is such a breather.

    Please F1, be even braver with season 2019! Hope Ferrari and Mercedes join the party with season 2019 (they opted out of this so far): Merc, if McLaren can get the sticks out of their behinds, you can too!

    This series has the potential to become an annual tradition to kick off pre-season ... and remember why you became a fan in the first place.
    Zedyeti

    I watch f1 races now because of this show haha

    I have never really cared for racing other than video games and being American most friends of mine that do like racing are nascar fans. Left turn driving only is boring but I randomly started this show on Netflix and I ended up binging it. It even made me look up f1 schedule on tv and since the first season I watch most races or at least record them. Well done show to see the back story of what's going on in the f1 world.

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    • Trivia
      Mercedes and Ferrari refused to participate in F1's Netflix debut. However, both teams will both be a part of the second series.
    • Goofs
      In episodes where the race is at night (for example the Bahrain grand prix) The reflecting lights on the starting red lights are clearly shot during day, while the race is at night.
    • Connections
      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #5.70 (2022)

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    • Release date
      • March 8, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Formula 1: Жени, щоб вижити
    • Production companies
      • Aasia Productions
      • Box to Box Films
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    • Runtime
      40 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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