Will there be a Drive to Survive Season 8? Speculations explored

Drive to Survive has become one of the rare shows on Netflix to have a seventh season. Also known as Formula 1: Drive to Survive, every season of the documentary series chronicles the year-long events of the F1 racing championship.

The show has been credited with popularizing the sport globally and has been gaining new fans every year. It is also known for its on-the-grid action and off-the-grid drama that ensues in the careers of the drivers and their team principals.

Now that all the episodes of the seventh installment are out, audiences can’t help but wonder if and when there will be a Drive to Survive season 8. While Netflix has not officially renewed the series yet, there is a high possibility of its continuation.

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The renewal status of Drive to Survive Season 8

As of now, Netflix has not officially confirmed Drive to Survive season 8. However, the show has so far had a successful track record, where it has been timely renewed and released every year. Considering the critical acclaim and popularity of the series, Netflix is expected to confirm an eighth installment in the upcoming days.

The show’s executive producer, James Gay-Rees, is hopeful of season 8. Talking about how many years the documentary series would go on for, he told The Hollywood Reporter:

“We’re hopefully about to embark on season eight. There are some shows that have done 20 seasons, 30 seasons. Some things go on and on and on. So who knows? But yeah, we definitely would.”

He added:

“It’s our eldest child, you know? So it has a special place in the company’s heart. But everything is changing so quickly these days. You can’t really count on anything.”

Hence, while the show has not been officially renewed, it will likely be picked by Netflix. However, we need to wait for an official confirmation from the streaming platform.

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The potential release date of Drive to Survive Season 8

The series has so far followed a yearly trend, releasing one season every year ahead of the start of the F1 world championship season. The cameras start rolling even before the championship begins and continue to shoot until the very last race of the season.

Every installment of the show has been released just a few days before the start of the F1 season, which usually happens in March. Hence, Drive to Survive season 8 is expected to premiere by the end of February or the beginning of March in 2026, depending upon the F1 race schedule.

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What to expect from Drive to Survive Season 8?

The potential eighth season will showcase the high-stakes events of the 2025 F1 season. A lot of action and drama is expected to unfold in the 2025 season as several rookie players have joined the grid, and some veterans have hung up their boots.

New drivers like Oliver Bearman, Kimi Antonelli, Gabriel Bortoleto, Isack Hadjar, and Jack Doohan will likely be highlighted in the upcoming chapter. Meanwhile, the show will also explore Lewis Hamilton’s first season at Ferrari after he said goodbye to his former team, Mercedes.

With Lewis moving to Ferrari, Carlos Sainz Jr. had to find a new home and shift to Williams, which makes up for another interesting storyline in season 8. Other players expected to be in the spotlight include Charles Leclerc, George Russell, Lando Norris, and defending world champion Max Verstappen.

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Drive to Survive seasons 1 to 7 are available to stream on Netflix.