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!

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Last Updated: 10/5/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing
C'est la Vie
star
7.05
296 votes

#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.

Civil War
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7.18
292 votes

#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?

Over the Limit
star
7.19
330 votes

#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.

Under New Management
star
7.20
261 votes

#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.

Growing Pains
star
7.22
383 votes

#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.

Leap of Faith
star
7.25
293 votes

#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.

Alpha Male
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7.25
330 votes

#7 - 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?

The Last Chapter
star
7.27
304 votes

#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.

Ace in the Hole
star
7.30
422 votes

#9 - 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.

Fall from Grace
star
7.30
335 votes

#10 - 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.

Three's a Crowd
star
7.31
277 votes

#11 - 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.

Elbows Out
star
7.31
260 votes

#12 - 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.

A Mountain to Climb
star
7.32
406 votes

#13 - 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.

Nice Guys Finish Last
star
7.33
321 votes

#14 - 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.

Business as Usual
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7.33
324 votes

#15 - 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.

Looking Out for Number 1
star
7.35
307 votes

#16 - 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?

Like Father, Like Son?
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7.35
331 votes

#17 - 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.

Frenemies
star
7.36
323 votes

#18 - 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?

Hot Seat
star
7.36
335 votes

#19 - Hot Seat

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/24/2023

As the Red Bull team pushes to build on their lead against Ferrari, all eyes are on Sergio "Checo" Pérez during a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix.

Matter of Principal
star
7.37
339 votes

#20 - 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.

Red or Black
star
7.37
285 votes

#21 - Red or Black

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/23/2024

With the season nearing its end and the winner already assured, rivals Mercedes and Ferrari are locked in a fierce battle for second place.

Carlos Signs
star
7.40
288 votes

#22 - 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.

A New Dawn
star
7.40
387 votes

#23 - A New Dawn

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/24/2023

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 driver switch.

Money Talks
star
7.40
357 votes

#24 - Money Talks

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/23/2024

Lawrence Stroll will do whatever it takes for Aston Martin to become world champion. But his dreams could be over before the new season even starts.

End of the Road
star
7.42
325 votes

#25 - End of the Road

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/24/2023

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.