The 2025 Formula 1 season was quite thrilling, but before the new season kicks off next week, let’s take a moment to look back.
Season 8 of the Netflix series Formula 1: Drive to Survive is now available, capturing all the dramatic moments of the past season. Interestingly, you won’t have to be a Netflix subscriber to catch the latest episodes.
Starting next week, Apple TV subscribers will have access to ‘Drive to Survive’ at no extra cost, just ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, and yes, this is without needing Netflix.
This new season features eight episodes, opening with six rookies joining the circuit and includes seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton as he embarks on his inaugural year with Scuderia Ferrari. The show also follows Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri from McLaren during the championship race, concluding with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
If you’re interested, you can click to watch ‘Drive to Survive’ Season 8 for free.
“Drive to Survive” Season 8 Release Date
All eight episodes of this season were made available on February 27th.
How to watch F1 “Drive to Survive” for free
Apple TV subscribers can enjoy Season 8 of Drive to Survive included in their plan. Don’t have a subscription yet? That’s alright.
Apple TV offers a week-long free trial for new users along with a single ad-free subscription option for $12.99 each month.
You can start watching Season 8 at no extra cost with this one-week trial.
‘Drive to Survive’ Season 8 Episodes
This eight-episode series spans the entire 2025 F1 season. Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect in each episode:
- “New Kids on the Track” – The new season launches with six rookies and Hamilton’s Ferrari debut.
- “Strictly Business” – Alpine and Sauber collide at the back of the grid.
- “Number one problem” – McLaren drivers vie for the title, but only one can claim the top spot.
- “Bull Without Horns” – A look into Red Bull’s chaotic season with the sacking of team principal Christian Horner.
- “The sky’s the limit” – Rising tensions in the Williams team as Sainz struggles while Albon thrives.
- “The Duel” – A battle between Mercedes and Ferrari for second place in the Constructors’ Championship.
- “What Happened in Vegas” – The fallout from the Las Vegas Grand Prix and a risky decision involving a McLaren driver.
- “Call Me Chucky” – The Abu Dhabi race kicks off with a three-way struggle for the World Drivers Championship.
F1 on Apple TV: What you need to know
Starting with next week’s Australian Grand Prix, F1 action will be streamed on Apple TV.
An Apple TV subscription allows you to view live broadcasts and replays from all race weekend events, including practice sessions, sprints, qualifying, and races. No additional subscriptions are necessary to access F1 content.
This partnership with Apple follows F1’s collaboration on the film “F1,” which is up for Best Picture at the upcoming Academy Awards.
