From Drive to Survive Season 8 to live race coverage, the 2026 season expands how audiences experience F1

Formula 1 fans will have more ways than ever to follow the sport in 2026, thanks to a new collaboration between Netflix and Apple. For the first time, Formula 1: Drive to Survive will stream across two platforms, debuting on Netflix and Apple TV in the United States, as season 8 premieres with a deep dive into the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship™.

Netflix.com said the partnership marks a major shift in how sports reach audiences. Viewers who discovered F1 through the hit docuseries, as well as fans following every weekend, will now have expanded access across the platforms. Apple TV steps in as the exclusive U.S. broadcaster for Formula 1 this year, while Netflix adds live race coverage to its lineup by streaming the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix in the United States from May 22–24, allowing audiences to watch the rivalries they have long followed.

Here’s what to know about Drive to Survive Season 8 and where fans can follow the 2026 season.

Everything to Know About Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 8

Season 8 brings viewers back behind the curtain, with new footage and deeper access to the sport’s biggest moments.

The series follows the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship™, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Formula 1 while documenting a season filled with rising pressure and shifting dynamics.

Six rookies join the grid as teams prepare for major regulation changes arriving in 2026, raising the stakes for all 10 teams and 20 drivers competing for podium finishes and championship titles.

The new season began streaming today on Netflix globally and on Apple TV in the United States.

What Is Season 8 About?

The 2025 championship season delivered dramatic stories both on and off the track, and Season 8 captures the moments that defined the year, offering a closer look at life inside Formula 1.

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Where Can I Watch the 2026 F1 Season Live?

Apple TV becomes the exclusive U.S. home for the 2026 F1 season, starting March 5, with Netflix streaming the Canadian Grand Prix live May 22–24.