Key Takeaways:
– Netflix will release the seventh installment of ‘Formula 1: Drive To Survive’ on March 7, 2025
– The new season revisits the competitive 2024 Grand Prix, highlighting Max Verstappen’s victory and McLaren’s achievement
– The series also reviews Lewis Hamilton’s final season at Mercedes and his transition to Ferrari in 2025
‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ Returns
Netflix’s docuseries ‘Formula 1: Drive To Survive’ is set to return for its seventh season on March 7, 2025. The release is perfectly timed to give viewers ample opportunity to catch up on last year’s thrilling races just before the start of the new season.
A Close Look at 2024 Formula 1 Season
This release should be an intriguing watch for fans, as the 2024 season came with numerous surprising turns. With relatively minimal changes in the rules and driver lineups, the forecast was for Red Bull to continue its dominance. The spotlight was firmly fixed on Max Verstappen, with prognoses looking towards his fourth title.
However, Verstappen, Red Bull’s star driver, didn’t have as smooth a run as expected. Although he cinched the Drivers’ Championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix in 2024, it wasn’t a walk in the park for him. He dealt with fierce competition, primarily from McLaren’s talented driver, Lando Norris.
Facing Challenges
The 2024 season saw Verstappen win nine races — a noticeable dip from the 19 wins had by the Dutch driver back in 2019. This inconsistency in performance is attributed to Red Bull’s mid-season loss of pace, combined with mediocre performance from Sergio Perez, the team’s other driver. These issues paved the way for McLaren to outshine Red Bull and clinch the Constructors’ championship, marking its first victory in this category since 1998.
A Fond Farewell and New Beginnings
Further adding drama to the 2024 season was the farewell to several revered drivers, including the fan-favorite, Daniel Ricciardo. This season also marked Lewis Hamilton’s last with Mercedes, the team he had formerly dominated F1 with. Despite a challenging final season that had few major wins, Hamilton’s victory at the 2024 British Grand Prix stood out as an emotional highlight.
New Horizons in Upcoming Seasons
Looking ahead, there are exciting shifts in the landscape for the 2025 season. It flaunts Hamilton’s move to Ferrari and the arrival of several new drivers on the grid. F1 management has previously stated that ‘Drive To Survive’ needs to prove its value to justify continuation. But with its exclusive behind-the-scenes view of an F1 season filled with so many memorable peaks and troughs, one has to see the inherent value it provides.
Fans of the sport will appreciate how ‘Formula 1: Drive To Survive’ encapsulates the essence of the thrilling world of Grand Prix. From the highs of victory to the lows of defeat, the series gives viewers an exclusive look into the happenings behind the glamorous world of F1. Get ready to buckle up and relive the 2024 season with ‘Formula 1: Drive To Survive’ Season 7 arriving on Netflix on March 7, 2025.