Netflix announces return of Drive to Survive for Season 9

Motorsport.com • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:46 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Netflix announces return of Drive to Survive for Season 9
Summary

Netflix has confirmed that Season 9 of Formula 1: Drive to Survive will premiere, showcasing the 2026 F1 season. The series offers fans an inside look at the championship, which features significant plots such as Kimi Antonelli becoming the youngest-ever title leader. Executive Producers James Gay-Rees and Paul Martin expressed excitement for deeper storytelling this season. The release date has not yet been specified, but fans can expect more developments as the 2026 F1 season unfolds.

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  • •Netflix confirms Season 9 of Drive to Survive.
  • •The series covers events of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
  • •Kimi Antonelli leads as the youngest title contender.
  • •Executive Producers promise deeper insights this season.
  • •Release date for Season 9 is yet to be announced.
Latest Updates
  • 5:45 PMMotorsport.com — "Drive to Survive" Season 9: The biggest F1 stories Netflix could cover
  • 4:04 PMMotorsport.com — Netflix renews "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" for season 9
  • 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Drive to Survive Season 9 Confirmed: Netflix Promises “Deeper and Hidden Spaces”
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Netflix has officially confirmed that its Formula 1 docuseries Drive to Survive will return for a ninth season. The series is set to document the ongoing 2026 championship, so we are taking a look at what could feature in the series. While information is yet to be released on the episodes for the ninth instalment of the show, there are already several storylines that could form the expected 10 ...Keep reading

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Netflix has officially confirmed that its behind-the-scenes docuseries Formula 1: Drive to Survive will return for a ninth season, covering the ongoing 2026 season. The docuseries, which premiered on the streaming service in 2019, has given viewers unprecedented access to the paddock and an insight into the drivers' personal lives beyond the track. "We’re so excited to be making Season 9 ...Keep reading

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Netflix promises going even deeper and hidden spaces of the sport as it confirms Season 9 of Drive to Survive for 2027, covering the regulation change of F1 2026. Having started the journey back in 2019 with the first season,…

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