Formula 1: Drive to Survive

10 Best Episodes of Formula 1: Drive to Survive

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.

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#1 - Man On Fire (Season 3 - Episode 9)

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.

The episode was rated 8.51 from 387 votes.

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#2 - Raging Bulls (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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Raging Bulls - 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.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 469 votes.

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#3 - Hard Racing (Season 4 - Episode 10)

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 episode was rated 8.05 from 335 votes.

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#4 - The Comeback Kid (Season 3 - Episode 6)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 375 votes.

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#5 - Redemption (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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 episode was rated 7.91 from 581 votes.

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#6 - Checkered Flag (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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

The episode was rated 7.89 from 451 votes.

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#7 - Dark Days (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Dark Days - 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.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 480 votes.

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#8 - The Art of War (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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

The episode was rated 7.85 from 577 votes.

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#9 - Nobody's Fool (Season 3 - Episode 3)

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

The episode was rated 7.84 from 381 votes.

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#10 - Gloves Are Off (Season 4 - Episode 9)

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

The episode was rated 7.83 from 317 votes.

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    Formula 1: Drive to Survive - S1E10

    #11 - Crossing the Line (Season 1 - Episode 10)

    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.

    The episode was rated 7.82 from 512 votes.

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    #12 - Great Expectations (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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

    The episode was rated 7.81 from 463 votes.

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    #13 - Back On Track (Season 3 - Episode 2)

    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.

    The episode was rated 7.80 from 396 votes.

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    #14 - The Next Generation (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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

    The episode was rated 7.79 from 524 votes.

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    #15 - We Need to Talk About Ferrari (Season 3 - Episode 4)

    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 episode was rated 7.73 from 373 votes.

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    #16 - Boiling Point (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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

    The episode was rated 7.70 from 490 votes.

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    #17 - Lights Out (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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

    The episode was rated 7.70 from 518 votes.

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    #18 - The King of Spain (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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    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.

    The episode was rated 7.69 from 626 votes.

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    #19 - All to Play For (Season 1 - Episode 1)

    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 episode was rated 7.69 from 720 votes.

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    #20 - Seeing Red (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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    Seeing Red - 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.

    The episode was rated 7.68 from 454 votes.

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    Last updated: feb 28, 2023

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