The BEST episodes of Formula 1: Drive to Survive season 1

Every episode of Formula 1: Drive to Survive season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Formula 1: Drive to Survive season 1!

They're rich. They're cocky. And they risk their lives every time they get behind the wheel. Meet the faces of Formula 1 racing.

Last Updated: 7/18/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing
Redemption
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7.81
605 votes

#1 - Redemption

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/8/2019

At the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix, Ricciardo feels pressured by an upstart. Also, the men and women of Williams Racing fight to remain relevant.

The Next Generation
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7.79
555 votes

#2 - The Next Generation

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/2019

Sauber driver Charles Leclerc hopes to achieve something his late godfather Jules Bianchi never did: race for Ferrari.

The Art of War
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7.79
600 votes

#3 - The Art of War

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/8/2019

The troubled offtrack relationship between Red Bull and Renault hits a new low. Meanwhile, a top Formula 1 driver makes a shocking move.

Crossing the Line
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7.77
543 votes

#4 - Crossing the Line

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/8/2019

Drivers -- both legends and upstarts -- focus on ending the year on a high note as the teams prepare for the season's final race at Abu Dhabi.

All to Play For
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7.70
789 votes

#5 - All to Play For

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/8/2019

Driver Daniel Ricciardo looks to make a statement on the track while the teams prepare for the first race of the season at the Australian Grand Prix.

All or Nothing
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7.65
555 votes

#6 - All or Nothing

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/8/2019

When Force India is bought by a group led by Lawrence Stroll, the team's two drivers worry Stroll's son, Lance, may take one of their spots.

Stars and Stripes
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7.61
546 votes

#7 - Stars and Stripes

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/8/2019

The bitter rivalry between Renault and Haas heats up, and the mid-tier teams vie for bragging rights at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.

Trouble at the Top
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7.51
581 votes

#8 - Trouble at the Top

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/8/2019

A team's financial backing doesn't always translate into victories. See: McLaren. Also, the principal and co-owner of Force India faces legal issues.

Keeping Your Head
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7.49
515 votes

#9 - Keeping Your Head

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/8/2019

Perhaps trying too hard, Haas F1 Team driver Romain Grosjean struggles with confidence and nerves at the famed French Grand Prix.

The King of Spain
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7.46
683 votes

#10 - The King of Spain

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/8/2019

Team McLaren aims to turn things around as its driver Fernando Alonso faces Renault's Carlos Sainz Jr. at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.