Everything we know about Drive to Survive Season 9
04 March 2026With Drive to Survive Season 8 now available to stream on Netflix, attention has already shifted to what comes next for Formula 1.
Each year, the release of a new season sparks the same wave of questions from F1 fans around the world. Will there be another season? When will it be released? And what storylines could feature next?
Here’s everything we currently know about Drive to Survive Season 9, including confirmation status, potential release date and what fans can expect from the next chapter of Netflix’s hit F1 series.
Has Netflix confirmed Drive to Survive Season 9?
At the time of writing, Netflix has not made an official announcement regarding Season 9.
That said, this is not unusual. In previous years, Netflix has typically confirmed new seasons of Drive to Survive relatively late. There is currently no indication the series is coming to an end.
Drive to Survive Season 9 release date – when could it be available?
If Drive to Survive Season 9 follows the established release pattern, fans can expect it to land on Netflix in early 2027.
Most previous seasons have been released:
- In late February or early March
- A week or two before the opening race of the new Formula 1 season
What will Drive to Survive Season 9 be about?
Season 9 will cover the 2026 Formula 1 season, and undoubtedly, there will be no shortage of storylines for Netflix to explore.
While exact episode themes won’t be known until release, Drive to Survive traditionally focuses on:
- Teams adapting to the new regulations for 2026
- Championship battles
- Silly season and driver market moves
Will all F1 teams and drivers appear in Season 9?
In recent seasons, most teams and drivers have taken part in Drive to Survive filming, though not all storylines make the final cut.
Participation can vary year to year, with some drivers choosing to limit access or appear less prominently. However, Netflix crews are now a familiar sight in the paddock, and the majority of the grid typically features across the season.
How many episodes will Drive to Survive Season 9 have?
Netflix has kept Drive to Survive at a consistent length in recent years.
Most seasons have featured 10 episodes, each running for somewhere between 30 minutes and an hour. Season 8 changed this format and reduced things down to eight episodes, so Season 9 may also feature fewer episodes.
Where can you watch Drive to Survive Season 9?
When released, Drive to Survive Season 9 will be available on Netflix for global audiences. Season 8 was released for US viewers on Apple TV, so that could be repeated for next season.
All previous seasons remain available to stream on Netflix, making it easy for fans to catch up or rewatch earlier episodes ahead of the new release.
