Netflix confirms ninth season of Drive to Survive

Netflix has confirmed Drive to Survive will return for a ninth season, covering the 2026 F1 campaign. The announcement follows Season 8's release in February, as the series continues to be a major driver of F1's global growth.

Why it matters:

Drive to Survive has been instrumental in expanding F1's audience, especially in the U.S. and among younger fans. Since its 2019 debut, the series has been credited with bringing a new generation to the sport. With Kimi Antonelli's historic title charge and a tight Mercedes-Ferrari-McLaren battle, Season 9 is set to capture one of the most compelling seasons in years.

The details:

• Box to Box Films returns, with producers promising "deeper than ever" access.
• The series has produced 78 episodes across eight seasons; Season 8 had eight episodes.
• Production involved 160+ crew, 83 shoots, and nearly 1,500 hours of footage from all 24 grands prix.
• Up to six cameras and 20 radio mics capture paddock conversations.
• Season 8 drew 16.1M viewing hours in week one, rising to 18.5M in week two.
• More than 35 drivers and team principals were interviewed for Season 8.
• Available in 190+ countries and 50+ languages.

What's next:

Filming for Season 9 is ongoing, with no release date yet. Given the current storylines, it could be the most dramatic edition yet.