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Season 5 – Formula 1: Drive to Survive

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The drivers, managers and team owners in Formula 1 live life in the fast lane -- both on and off the track. This docuseries gives viewers exclusive, intimate access to the people in one of the world's greatest racing competitions. Formula 1: Drive to Survive reveals the true story of the high-octane sport, which goes beyond the fight to be No. 1. There's also a battle for the heart, soul and direction of the multibillion-dollar business. Storylines include changes that a team undergoes after an ownership change and the pressure felt to outperform other drivers.
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Kieran Jackson Independent (UK) 02/27/2023
The fifth instalment of this behind-the-scenes behemoth peaks a tad early. Sure, the peak is thrilling, though we should be mindful of the cameras in the room, a point a hand-waving Horner makes before the back-and-forth unfolds. Go to Full Review
Sam Barsanti AV Club 02/23/2023
C+
After a rocky year of racing, [Formula 1: Drive To Survive ] returns with a rocky batch of episodes. Go to Full Review
James Delingpole The Spectator 03/02/2023
If you are able to suspend your disbelief it’s a bit like a successful conjuror’s trick: you know that the lady isn’t really being sawn in half but you’re still jolly relieved when she comes out safely in one piece. Go to Full Review
Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk 02/24/2023
3/5
This time around, there’s a sneaking feeling that there isn’t quite enough fascinating content to fill the 10 new episodes, though it’s amusing to be reminded of the string of disastrous tactical cock-ups that ruined Ferrari’s 2022 season. Go to Full Review
Romey Norton Ready Steady Cut 02/24/2023
2.5/5
We see tensions rise, and the cars are on fire — literally. Go to Full Review
Rick Marshall Digital Trends 02/23/2023
8/10
Formula 1: Drive to Survive gets a tune-up for season 5, and the result is a more rewarding, authentic season of racing drama. Go to Full Review
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Lasse L @RT62932725 12/08/2024 A somewhat weak season problably becase the year was quite uncompetetive. See more Minan M @RT27229893 09/03/2023 Those who like or are even mildly interested in Formula 1 simply must see this show! It gives so much insight into whats happening before and after the race that you would miss. Its the best introduction to F1 and by far the best show about racing out there. See more Esteban C @RT03454761 03/29/2023 so this one was a shocker! the scuderia got to a great start and managed to finish second over mercedes in the last race but the championship was taken by those idiotic red bulls! so disappointing. mercedes struggled the entirety of the season, so that was new! mclaren and alpine's controversy over oscar piastri was a highlight for me and the changes between their and aston martin's and alpha tauri's lineups was interesting to see display in the screen. we didn't got that much coverage on williams and alfa romeo, and for hass, i mean good for them and guenther for their improved season compared to the past ones! definitely it was entertaining. i mean the drama was there and the involvement of the team principals made it even more fun! the upcoming changes and the regulations were definitely a controversy that i needed to see, and even though the repercussions weren't a personal favorite of mine because of how unjust the sanctions were, it was nice getting it all acknowledged! it felt like the end of an era, and not just because of seb's retirement, but also because of how different the grid is going to look like in the following season. and if you're wondering, yes, toto is still my favorite team principal and these ten episodes i couldn't have hated christian horner more! that little bitch doesn't deserve the success that has come his way! literally by the end i couldn't stand him, max and even checo! what a team full of clowns!!! glad to continue in this F1 adventure, eager to see what's next in storage but sadden that i won't have a new season to watch for at least a year. until then, let's enjoy this current season as much as i can and see the drama display in real life. I FUCKING ADORE YOU FORMULA ONE :))) See more Chris P @RT78842597 03/27/2023 This season in particular seemed very disjointed and most of the drama was manufactured. Not sure why they changed the format to focus on individual drivers for each episode, rather than races, but the show suffers because of it. Jumping back and forth among races takes away the actual drama: the races themselves and how each driver/team is dealing with the pressure of the moment. I hope if there's a season 6, they go back to what works and abandon this newer format. See more Miguel G @RT75215002 03/04/2023 The worst season. So boring!. So censored. Someone at FIA choose what to show and what to leave out, the result is a sh*t show. See more Ahmad M @ahmadmelhem 03/03/2023 Goes back to formula, more or less, where in the last two entries it was driven down by an absolutely ridiculous take that were entirely unnecessary. Where this season does remain to do so, alas it is overshadowed by a shift of focus that brings back what was enjoyable. A few remarks, however, is that many important takes that it misses, such as the sport's loss in Sebastian Vettel, and, a more minor, battle across the standings like Leclerc's and Perez's tie where it focuses more on the team instead. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Feb 24, 2023 The New Dawn As the season begins in Bahrain, Ferrari hopes new cars will finally propel them to the top, and Haas makes a risky bet on a last-minute switch. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 24, 2023 Bounce Back Mercedes principal Toto Wolff works to combat the team's unexpected struggles, while Lewis Hamilton navigates a bumpy ride in the team's redesigned car. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 24, 2023 Matter of Principal Ferrari drivers and decision-makers feel the pressure of high expectations at a star-studded new event in Miami and a game-changing race at Silverstone. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 24, 2023 Like Father, Like Son? Crashes and costs mount for Haas as driver Mick Schumacher fights to live up to his father's racing legacy and proves his worth to the team. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 24, 2023 Pardon My French Otmar Szafnauer's efforts to overhaul Alpine bear fruit, until a new round of driver musical chairs throws his plans for the future into question. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 24, 2023 Nice Guys Finish Last Daniel Ricciardo's future starts to look uncertain when McLaren team managers set their sights on new talent, while Alpine weighs the best way forward. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 24, 2023 Hot Seat As the Red Bull team pushes to build on its lead against Ferrari, all eyes are on Sergio "Checo" Pérez during a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 24, 2023 Alpha Male When Pierre Gasly announces he's leaving Alpha Tauri, Yuki Tsunoda faces losing a teammate and a friend. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 24, 2023 Over the Limit With both championships within reach, Red Bull's team faces incendiary accusations that they've cheated by violating a league-wide spending cap. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 24, 2023 End of the Road The 2022 season hurtles toward a conclusion in Abu Dhabi, where Ferrari fights to hold off Mercedes and McLaren hopes for a miracle to overtake Alpine. Details
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Season Info

Director
James Routh
Executive Producer
James Gay-Rees, Paul Martin
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Sports
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Feb 24, 2023
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