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The latest series of Netflix’s Drive to Survive is nearly here, but what is the verdict for the review of Season 8?
The 2025 F1 season was full of intriguing subplots that must have delighted the producers of Drive to Survive as it unfolded.
Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari turned into a nightmare, while his replacement, 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli, faced challenges learning about Formula 1.
The dramatic sacking of Christian Horner by Red Bull led to Max Verstappen’s thrilling charge towards the drivers’ championship, just two points short of McLaren.
Stories further down the grid, like Alpine’s decision to replace Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto and Nico Hulkenberg’s podium finish, added depth to the season.
Despite being covered in Season 8, the show fell flat, leaving viewers wondering if more should have been shown, especially about the papaya rules debate and standout moments like Hungary and Italy.
The focus on Zak Brown in the show has detracted from crucial driver storylines, giving a polished and PR-friendly but ultimately lacking portrayal of the season, missing key moments and character development.
