RELEASE DATE AND HOW TO WATCH

Season 7 of Drive to Survive will be released on Friday, March 7, 2025, and will be available worldwide on Netflix. Like previous seasons, it will have ten episodes, all released on the same day, meaning fans can watch it all right without waiting as Netflix usually does it with other series. To watch, you’ll need a Netflix subscription, with pricing varying by region, typically ranging between €5 and €9 per month for the ad-supported plan in most of Europe.

EPISODE BREAKDOWN

• Episode 1 (“Business as Usual”): Covers Lewis Hamilton’s final season with Mercedes and the controversy surrounding Red Bull’s Christian Horner, which impacted the team throughout 2024.
• Episode 2 (“Frenemies”): Focuses on the rivalry between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, as Norris pushes to challenge the reigning champion.
• Episode 3 (“Looking Out for Number 1”): Highlights Mercedes’ search for Hamilton’s replacement for the 2025 season and how the team handled the transition.
• Episode 4 (“Carlos Signs”): Explores Carlos Sainz’s future after losing his Ferrari seat to Hamilton and his efforts to stay in F1.
• Episode 5 (“Le Curse of Leclerc”): Follows Charles Leclerc’s struggles at the Monaco Grand Prix, where he has never won despite being the hometown favorite.
• Episode 6 (“Wheels of Fortune”): Examines McLaren’s season and controversial team decisions, which affected their performance throughout the year.
• Episode 7 (“In the Heat of the Night”): Looks at the Singapore Grand Prix, known for its challenging conditions and tough race strategies. In 2024, it was also Daniel Ricciardo's last race.
• Episode 8 (“Elbows Out”): Focuses on Sergio Pérez’s uncertain future at Red Bull and the speculation about who could replace him.
• Episode 9 (“Under New Management”): Covers Guenther Steiner’s departure from Haas and how the team adapted under new leadership.
• Episode 10 (“End Game”): Highlights the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the final Constructors’ Championship battle, where teams fought for their final positions in the standings.

WHAT TO EXPECT

One of the key storylines will be Max Verstappen’s fourth consecutive World Championship, but much of the attention will also be on the internal struggles at Red Bull, including tensions within the team and uncertainty surrounding Sergio Pérez’s future.

McLaren’s resurgence will be another big topic, as Lando Norris emerged as a true title contender, challenging Verstappen throughout the season. The series is expected to explore McLaren’s team dynamics, including Oscar Piastri’s role and the team orders drama that played out on multiple occasions.

A big focus will also be on Lewis Hamilton’s farewell to Mercedes after more than a decade with the team, along with his move to Ferrari for 2025. The Scuderia's season will also be highlighted, particularly Charles Leclerc’s historic victories at Monaco and Monza, which were among the standout moments of the year.

Last year Adrian Newey also announced his departure from Red Bull and that he will be joining Aston Martin, which will be definitely mentioned as well. Similarly as the management changes at Alpine, which ultimately led to a podium at the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Another ongoing storyline will be the Andretti/Cadillac entry saga, as the debate over whether a new team should join the F1 grid continued throughout the season. Meanwhile, speculation over Daniel Ricciardo and Sergio Pérez’s futures will likely be a talking point, as both drivers faced uncertainty about their long-term roles in the sport.