It is hard to understand the effect of the Drive to Survive hit Netflix series without seeing the immediate impact it has had on the growing US audience. Because of this, Netflix and F1 bosses have confirmed two more seasons of Drive to Survive which will see it follow up to the 2024 championship.
The Miami Grand Prix took place last weekend, a first in the city and next year will host a third US Grand Prix in Las Vegas, with the circuit positioned around the infamous Strip. None of this would be taking place if it wasn’t for the growing viewer base in the country which is greatly accredited to the Drive to Survive series.
A recent statement read: “Netflix and Formula 1 can today confirm that the highly popular series, Formula 1: Drive To Survive has been renewed for a fifth and sixth season on Netflix.” This will guarantee that the show continues until at least Season 6 which will cover the 2024 season. This makes the most sense since “The series has grown in popularity over time, with Season 4 attracting the biggest audience to date and breaking into the weekly Top 10 in 56 countries.”
While the most recent season has garnered the greatest audience since the show originally aired in 2019, it has come under heavy criticism for gross sensationalism and inaccurate storytelling. Because of this, it has also received its poorest ratings since its smash-hit inception prior to Covid-19. The press release further states: “Offering unprecedented access, the new season will once again take fans behind the scenes, to witness first-hand how the drivers and teams prepare to battle it out for the 2022 and 2023 championships. The series will offer never-before-seen footage and interviews from the sport’s biggest names.”
The current season has had a number of competitors opt-out in light of the faked rivalries with reigning world champion Max Verstappen not being involved in the most recent season. Despite this, Liberty Media, owners of the top tier of motorsport have come under heavy criticism for their focus on viewership rather than the integrity of the sport. Whichever their priority is, the series will provide two more seasons of insight for fans to immerse themselves into the politics and back-end of the sport.
