Netflix renews "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" for season 9

Netflix has officially confirmed that 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive' will return for a ninth season, covering the 2026 F1 season. The docuseries, which first premiered in 2019, is produced by Box to Box Films, with executive producers James Gay-Rees and Paul Martin promising to 'go deeper than ever before into the hidden spaces' of the sport. The show has been widely credited with significantly boosting the popularity of Formula 1, particularly in new markets, despite some criticism over its dramatic editing style.