The WORST episodes of Formula 1: Drive to Survive
Every episode of Formula 1: Drive to Survive ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Formula 1: Drive to Survive!
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.
#1 - C'est la Vie
Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/23/2024
An investment from Hollywood stars piles pressure on Alpine’s management. Between frustrated drivers and disappointing results, something has to give.
#2 - Civil War
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/23/2024
Alpine’s Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly have been competing since childhood. Can they overcome their rivalry now that they’re on the same team?
#3 - Over the Limit
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/24/2023
With both championships within reach, Red Bull's team faces incendiary accusations that they've cheated by violating a league-wide spending cap.
#4 - Under New Management
Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/7/2025
Haas has a new principal. Alpine has welcomed back a legend of the sport. Between them, the rivals are locked in a battle worth millions of dollars.
#5 - Growing Pains
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/11/2022
They have the raw talent, but can they handle the pressure? Now Yuki Tsunoda and Esteban Ocon must sink or swim in the rough waters of Formula 1.
#6 - Leap of Faith
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/23/2024
Lewis Hamilton’s been loyal to Mercedes for 13 years. But winning comes first — and with his contract up for renewal, he has to make a tough decision.
#7 - The Number One Problem
Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/27/2026
At a scorching Bahrain opener, McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris both chase the title, but only one can win as their fight becomes a mental war.
#8 - The Last Chapter
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/23/2024
It’s a battle at the back between Haas and Williams. While one team sticks with tradition, the other’s ready to make bold new moves.
#9 - The Duel
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2026
Mercedes and Ferrari fight for second in the Constructors' title as rookie Kimi Antonelli and legend Lewis Hamilton shoulder expectations in new teams.
#10 - Alpha Male
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/2023
When Pierre Gasly announces he's leaving Alpha Tauri, Yuki Tsunoda faces losing a teammate and a friend. Can he step up to show that he's ready to lead?
#11 - What Happens in Vegas
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/27/2026
Vegas delivers glitz, risk and a new team principal working the pit wall. With the stakes higher than ever, McLaren are willing to take a gamble.
#12 - Fall from Grace
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/23/2024
Hopes are high for Nyck de Vries as he takes his first shot at Formula 1. With the pressure mounting, he struggles to keep up the pace.
#13 - The Sky's the Limit
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/27/2026
In Miami, Williams enters a new era as Alex Albon soars and Carlos Sainz struggles to adapt. With tension rising, is the team backing the right driver?
#14 - Business as Usual
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/2025
Ahead of the new season, the drama has already begun. Lewis Hamilton makes a drastic decision — which is almost overshadowed by a shocking allegation.
#15 - A Mountain to Climb
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/11/2022
The Haas team looks to reverse its recent fortunes with a new sponsor and two rookie drivers: Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher.
#16 - Strictly Business
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/27/2026
Alpine's brutal tactics and Kick Sauber's softer ethos go head-to-head at the back of the grid as rookies struggle to keep their Formula 1 dreams alive.
#17 - Ace in the Hole
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/11/2022
Now racing for McLaren, Daniel Ricciardo sets out to prove that he's still a force on the track. Meanwhile, teammate Lando Norris puts on the pressure.
#18 - Elbows Out
Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/7/2025
After a record-breaking 2023, Red Bull has a lot to live up to. With one driver slowing the team down, veterans and newcomers alike battle for his seat.
#19 - Three's a Crowd
Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/23/2024
Daniel Ricciardo is finally back on the circuit. But when an accident sends him to the sidelines yet again, a rookie reserve steps in to take his seat.
#20 - Nice Guys Finish Last
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/24/2023
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.
#21 - Looking Out for Number 1
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/7/2025
Without Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes has a seat to fill for 2025. George Russell thinks he’s ready to step up to lead driver — but does Toto Wolff agree?
#22 - Like Father, Like Son?
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/24/2023
Crashes and costs mount for Haas as driver Mick Schumacher fights to live up to his father's racing legacy and prove his worth to the team.
#23 - Frenemies
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/7/2025
Lando Norris has spent his career coming second to Max Verstappen. Can this be the year he overtakes his friend and makes a bid for the Championship?
#24 - Matter of Principal
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/24/2023
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.
#25 - Carlos Signs
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/7/2025
Dropped from Ferrari, Carlos Sainz has a big decision to make for next season. As two teams vie for his attention, he gets a call from an old friend.