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The Best Episodes of Formula 1: Drive to Survive

Every episode of Formula 1: Drive to Survive ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Formula 1: Drive to Survive!

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Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 1 Episode 10 - Crossing the Line
    9.3/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Crossing the Line

    S1:E10

    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.

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  2. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 1 Episode 1 - All to Play For
    9.1/10(11 votes)

    #2 - All to Play For

    S1:E1

    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.

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  3. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 3 Episode 9 - Man on Fire
    9.1/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Man on Fire

    S3:E9

    Over the course of two drama-filled races, drivers with uncertain futures vie to hold on to their F1 seats. A horrifying crash shocks everyone.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 2 Episode 10 - Checkered Flag
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Checkered Flag

    S2:E10

    As the 2019 season winds down, upstart drivers — including Albon, Gasly and Sainz — compete for one last chance at a podium finish.

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  5. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 1 Episode 4 - The Art of War
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #5 - The Art of War

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 1 Episode 6 - All or Nothing
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - All or Nothing

    S1:E6

    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.

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  7. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 1 Episode 7 - Keeping Your Head
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Keeping Your Head

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 1 Episode 5 - Trouble at the Top
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Trouble at the Top

    S1:E5

    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.

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  9. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 1 Episode 9 - Stars and Stripes
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Stars and Stripes

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 2 Episode 6 - Raging Bulls
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Raging Bulls

    S2:E6

    Alex Albon, the newest driver for Team Red Bull, strives to accomplish what his predecessor couldn't. Also, tragedy strikes at the Belgian Grand Prix.

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  11. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 2 Episode 9 - Blood, Sweat & Tears
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Blood, Sweat & Tears

    S2:E9

    While many believe Williams's best years are long gone, deputy team principal Claire Williams sees a bright future with rookie driver George Russell.

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  12. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 3 Episode 6 - The Comeback Kid
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    #12 - The Comeback Kid

    S3:E6

    Following last season's high-profile demotion, Pierre Gasly is eager to show Red Bull team principal Christian Horner that he made a big mistake.

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  13. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 1 Episode 3 - Redemption
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Redemption

    S1:E3

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

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  14. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 1 Episode 8 - The Next Generation
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #14 - The Next Generation

    S1:E8

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

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  15. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 2 Episode 8 - Musical Chairs
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Musical Chairs

    S2:E8

    For Formula 1 drivers like Nico Hülkenberg, holding on to a job can feel like a game of musical chairs. Will the music stop at the German Grand Prix?

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  16. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 8 Episode 1 - New Kids on the Track
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #16 - New Kids on the Track

    S8:E1

    As a new season begins under the lights of London's O2 Arena, six rookies join the grid and a seven-time World Champion hangs his helmet in a new garage.

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  17. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 2 Episode 1 - Lights Out
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Lights Out

    S2:E1

    Another Formula 1 season kicks off at the Australian Grand Prix as 10 racing teams vie for the podium.

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  18. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 3 Episode 10 - Down to the Wire
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Down to the Wire

    S3:E10

    Racing Point challenges McLaren and Renault at the F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi. Hamilton opens up about being Black in F1.

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  19. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 2 Episode 3 - Dogfight
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Dogfight

    S2:E3

    Eager to return their teams to glory, Renault's Daniel Ricciardo and McLaren's Carlos Sainz Jr. vow to prove themselves on the track.

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  20. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 2 Episode 5 - Great Expectations
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Great Expectations

    S2:E5

    Red Bull rivals Max Verstappen and Pierre Gasly race in Monaco, Montreal and Austria, where one driver shines and the other struggles.

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  21. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 2 Episode 7 - Seeing Red
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Seeing Red

    S2:E7

    Few — if any — teams have a history that can match Ferrari's. But not even the Prancing Horse is immune to a little interdriver drama.

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  22. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 3 Episode 2 - Back on Track
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #22 - Back on Track

    S3:E2

    The drivers head to Austria for their first race in more than 200 days. Meanwhile, the Red Bull and Mercedes rivalry heats up, on and off the track.

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  23. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 1 Episode 2 - The King of Spain
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #23 - The King of Spain

    S1:E2

    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.

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  24. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 4 Episode 1 - Clash of the Titans
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Clash of the Titans

    S4:E1

    The 2021 Formula 1 season begins at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where drivers give it everything to take the first checkered flag of the year.

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  25. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 4 Episode 3 - Tipping Point
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Tipping Point

    S4:E3

    Red Bull's Max Verstappen pulls off a string of victories. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes struggles to keep pace. Later, an accident leads to controversy.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Crossing the Line" is the best rated episode of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive". It scored 9.3/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/8/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "All to Play For".