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Apple snap up F1 Drive to Survive series
Netflix’s popular docuseries “Drive to Survive” will now be available on Apple TV thanks to a new partnership. Season eight, released on February 27, captures the intense 2025 season battle between Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and Max Verstappen. Despite being only eight episodes long, the season aims to attract new audiences with improved accessibility.
The collaboration between Netflix and Apple TV allows US-based viewers to stream the series. Additionally, Apple TV’s influence in F1 has grown, as they will partner with IMAX to screen select races in the US in 2026. However, the absence of Lewis Hamilton’s interview in the latest season of “Drive to Survive” has raised eyebrows.
Despite Hamilton’s struggles in the 2025 season with Ferrari, the series only lightly touches on his challenges. The episode ‘The Duel’ showcases the Mercedes vs Ferrari battle but lacks insight into Hamilton’s performance. As fans await the 2026 F1 season, the partnership between Netflix and Apple TV continues to expand the reach of F1 content.
