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The Worst 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 Worst Episode
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    Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 8 Episode 8 - Call Me Chucky
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Call Me Chucky

    S8:E8

    After a Vegas setback, McLaren reach Abu Dhabi with their lead under threat from the reigning World Champion. When the flag falls, who holds their nerve?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 8 Episode 7 - What Happens in Vegas
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #2 - What Happens in Vegas

    S8:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 6 Episode 2 - Fall from Grace
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Fall from Grace

    S6:E2

    Hopes are high for Nyck de Vries as he takes his first shot at Formula One. With the pressure mounting, he struggles to keep up the pace.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 7 Episode 8 - Elbows Out
    6.2/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Elbows Out

    S7:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 7 Episode 3 - Looking Out for Number 1
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Looking Out for Number 1

    S7:E3

    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?

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 7 Episode 9 - Under New Management
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Under New Management

    S7:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 7 Episode 4 - Carlos Signs
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Carlos Signs

    S7:E4

    Dropped from Ferrari, Carlos Sainz has got a big decision to make for next season. As two teams vie for his attention, he gets a call from an old friend.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 7 Episode 2 - Frenemies
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Frenemies

    S7:E2

    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?

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 6 Episode 10 - Red or Black
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Red or Black

    S6:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 Episode 7 - Hot Seat
    6.8/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Hot Seat

    S5:E7

    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.

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  11. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 6 Episode 5 - Civil War
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Civil War

    S6:E5

    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?

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 6 Episode 6 - Leap of Faith
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Leap of Faith

    S6:E6

    Lewis Hamilton's been loyal to Mercedes since he was 13. But winning comes first — and with his contract up for renewal, he has to make a tough decision.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 4 Episode 8 - Dances with Wolff
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Dances with Wolff

    S4:E8

    Rumors fly about whether an up-and-coming driver will join Hamilton on team Mercedes, potentially leaving Valtteri Bottas without a seat.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 Episode 8 - Alpha Male
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Alpha Male

    S5:E8

    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?

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  15. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 7 Episode 6 - Wheels of Fortune
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Wheels of Fortune

    S7:E6

    The Constructors' Championship is within McLaren's grasp. The car is performing, the drivers are excelling — but their strategy might hold them back.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 7 Episode 7 - In the Heat of the Night
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #16 - In the Heat of the Night

    S7:E7

    Five of Formula 1's most famous drivers — and lifelong friends — film their behind-the-scenes experiences of the brutal Singapore Grand Prix.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 2 Episode 2 - Boiling Point
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Boiling Point

    S2:E2

    As mediocrity becomes the norm for Team Haas, frustration over the poor performances threaten to tear the group apart from within.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 3 Episode 8 - No Regrets
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #18 - No Regrets

    S3:E8

    With driver Carlos Sainz Jr. moving to Ferrari at the end of the season, McLaren puts its faith in his soon-to-be-former teammate, Lando Norris.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 4 Episode 7 - Growing Pains
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Growing Pains

    S4:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 Episode 1 - The New Dawn
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #20 - The New Dawn

    S5:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 Episode 6 - Nice Guys Finish Last
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Nice Guys Finish Last

    S5:E6

    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.

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  22. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 6 Episode 7 - C'est la Vie
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #22 - C'est la Vie

    S6:E7

    An investment from Hollywood stars piles pressure on Alpine's management. Between frustrated drivers and disappointing results, something has to give.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 8 Episode 2 - Strictly Business
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Strictly Business

    S8:E2

    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.

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  24. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 Episode 3 - Matter of Principal
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #24 - Matter of Principal

    S5:E3

    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.

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  25. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 Episode 5 - Pardon My French
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #25 - Pardon My French

    S5:E5

    Otmar Szafnauer's efforts to overhaul Alpine bear fruit — until a new round of driver musical chairs throws his plans for the future into question.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Call Me Chucky" is the worst rated episode of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive". It scored 5/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/27/2026. This episode scored 1.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "What Happens in Vegas".