The wait is almost over for fans of the world’s most popular motorsport docuseries. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 8 arrived on Netflix this Friday, February 27, 2026. Following the official announcement from the Formula 1 social media channels, the full list of episode titles and their descriptions have now been revealed, giving viewers a clear roadmap of the drama that defined the incredible 2025 season .
This new season will chronicle one of the most competitive years in recent memory. The 2025 Formula 1 World Championship featured a intense three-way battle for the title between Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri. It was a year of massive shake-ups, including the shocking exit of Christian Horner from Red Bull after two decades, and the arrival of a huge group of talented rookie drivers . The new episodes will drop just in time for fans to binge-watch all the action before the 2026 season kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix next week .
When and Where to Watch Season 8
Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 8 will premiere globally on Friday, February 27, 2026, exclusively on Netflix . As with previous seasons, all episodes will be released at once. This means viewers in every time zone can start streaming immediately.
Here are the approximate release times for major regions:
- United States (USA): 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) / 3:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET)
- United Kingdom (UK): 8:00 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
- Canada: 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET
- Australia (Sydney): 7:00 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
- India: 1:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time (IST)
This season will consist of eight episodes, which is a shorter run than the previous two seasons that had ten episodes. This tighter format suggests a focus on the most high-impact stories from the 2025 season .
Episode 1: New Kids on the Track
The season opener will shine a light on the future of Formula 1. The 2025 grid saw a massive influx of young talent. This episode will focus on the six drivers who were either official rookies or completing their first full seasons .
Viewers will follow the journeys of Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes, Gabriel Bortoleto at Sauber, Isack Hadjar at Racing Bulls, and Jack Doohan at Alpine. It will also cover Liam Lawson and Oliver Bearman, who stepped into full-time roles at Red Bull and Haas respectively . The episode will document their first races and the pressure of proving they belong in the sport.
Episode 2: Strictly Business
The business side of F1 can be ruthless, and this episode will prove it. Strictly Business is expected to show the brutal reality of team decisions. It will likely detail Jack Doohan’s sudden exit from Alpine after just six races, where he was replaced by Franco Colapinto .
At the same time, Red Bull made a swift change, demoting Liam Lawson back to Racing Bulls after only two race weekends to bring in Yuki Tsunoda. The episode promises to show team bosses like Christian Horner and Alpine’s advisor Flavio Briatore making cold, calculated choices in the heat of the season .
Episode 3: The Number 1 Problem
McLaren started the 2025 season with the fastest car, but having two drivers capable of winning the title created a unique headache. The Number 1 Problem will look at the internal challenge faced by team principal Andrea Stella and CEO Zak Brown .
With both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri fighting for wins, the team introduced the “Papaya Rules” to manage their battles. However, their refusal to name a clear number one driver allowed Max Verstappen to stay in the championship fight. A key moment in this episode will be the collision between the two McLaren teammates at the Canadian Grand Prix, where Norris crashed out after an attempt to pass Piastri .
Episode 4: A Bull with No Horns
This is arguably the most anticipated episode of the season. A Bull with No Horns will document the seismic event of Christian Horner leaving Red Bull Racing .
After 20 years as the team principal, Horner was dismissed following the British Grand Prix. The series will show the emotional fallout. In footage from the trailer, Horner is seen telling his wife, Geri Halliwell, “I’ve had something taken away from me that wasn’t my choice” . He later opens up about the pain of the sudden exit. Laurent Mekies took over the role, and this episode will cover the turmoil inside the team during this massive leadership change .
Episode 5: The Sky‘s the Limit
Not every great story is about winning the championship. The Sky’s the Limit will celebrate the underdogs and the memorable achievements of the 2025 season .
This episode will highlight the podium finishes achieved by some unlikely drivers. Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar both stood on the podium for the first time. Carlos Sainz delivered two podium finishes for Williams, marking a huge turnaround for the famous team. Most emotional of all, Nico Hulkenberg finally secured his first career podium at the age of 37 at the British Grand Prix, a moment years in the making .
Episode 6: The Duel
As the season reached its climax, the championship fight narrowed. The Duel will focus on the intense period between the Italian Grand Prix and the Brazilian Grand Prix .
During this stretch, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen went head-to-head, winning five out of six races and sharing the podium multiple times. This was the phase where Verstappen, despite having a slower car, clawed his way back into title contention and put immense pressure on the McLaren drivers .
Episode 7: What Happens in Vegas
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is known for its glitz and glamour, but the 2025 race turned into a nightmare for McLaren. What Happens in Vegas will detail the shocking double disqualification of both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri .
The cars were found to have excessive plank wear after the race. This technical infringement allowed Max Verstappen to take a dominant victory and gain 25 crucial points on both his title rivals in one go, completely swinging the momentum of the championship fight .
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Episode 8: Call Me Chucky
The season finale takes its name from a viral moment involving Max Verstappen. Throughout the second half of the season, McLaren CEO Zak Brown compared Verstappen to a horror movie villain, saying, “He‘s like that guy in a horror movie, that right as you think he’s not coming back, he’s back!” .
Verstappen embraced the comparison, joking, “He can call me Chucky!” . Call Me Chucky will follow Verstappen‘s relentless chase as he won the last three grands prix of the season. The episode builds up to the season finale in Abu Dhabi, where Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri all went into the final race with a chance to win the Drivers‘ Championship. Norris ultimately secured his first title by just two points, but this episode will show just how close Verstappen came to stealing it .
With the release just days away, fans can finally prepare to relive the chaos, the heartbreak, and the glory of the 2025 season. The combination of rookie drama, team principal shake-ups, and a three-way title fight makes Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 8 look like the most dramatic installment yet.
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