Netflix to share ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ with Apple TV
Netflix to share ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ with Apple TV
The new season of the reality series will be streaming on both services starting Feb. 27.
The drama, high-octane excitement, and danger of “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” is returning for an eighth season on Netflix on Friday, Feb. 27. In a first for the reality series, it will also stream on Apple TV simultaneously! All episodes will be available to stream on both platforms as of Feb. 27, and while we know it isn’t the traditional home of the show, we actually recommend watching “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” with a subscription to Apple TV.
How to watch ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ Season 8
- When: Starting Friday, Feb. 27 at 3:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Apple TV, Netflix
- Stream: Watch with a seven-day free trial of Apple TV.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’
When do new episodes of ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ Season 8 premiere?
All episodes of “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” Season 8 premiere on both Netflix and Apple TV on Friday, Feb. 27 at 3:01 a.m. ET. The show follows a binge release model, so no need to wait multiple weeks for all episodes to drop.
Why do we recommend watching ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ Season 8 on Apple TV?
Watching “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” on Netflix is a perfectly viable option; we certainly don’t recommend canceling a Netflix subscription and switching to Apple TV to watch the show. But F1 fans who don’t already have Netflix would do well to consider the Apple streamer instead.
That’s because Apple TV has no ads during playback on its $13-per-month plan, so viewers won’t have to wrangle with commercials as they binge. Plus, Apple TV is home to live Formula 1 racing starting in 2026, so audiences will be able to see the drama of last season unfold behind the scenes as well as live races all on the same platform. Finally, Apple TV is the exclusive streaming home of “F1,” the new blockbuster film starring Brad Pitt.
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Can you stream ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ Season 8 for free?
Yes! Unlike previous seasons of “Formula 1: Drive to Survive,” the placement of Season 8 on Apple TV means fans will be able to watch it with a free trial. Apple TV offers a seven-day trial for all new subscribers when they sign up.
Watch the trailer for ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ Season 8
About ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ Season 8
“Formula 1: Drive to Survive” Season 8 captures the triumph and turmoil of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship. The show navigates teammate rivalries, driver changes, and management shifts, capturing all the drama both on and off the track. Interviews with drivers will give fans a true look inside the men who compete at the highest levels of motorsport in a season that comes down to the final checkered flag.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive
Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.
