'Drive to Survive' races back to Netflix for ninth season

Netflix has confirmed that "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" will return for a ninth installment to document the 2026 Formula 1 season.

The docuseries debuted on the streaming service in 2019 and has been credited with helping to fuel a massive growth in F1's fan base, particularly in the United States. The series provides unprecedented access to the paddock while adding insight into the drivers' personal lives off the track.

"We're so excited to be making Season 9 of this iconic show," Box to Box production company executive producers James Gay-Rees and Paul Martin said. "This year, we're going to go deeper than ever before into the hidden spaces of this fantastic sport."

The 2026 storylines expected to be chronicled include the future of Red Bull star Max Verstappen; the rise of Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, who leads the points race; and the controversial change in power-unit regulations for 2026.

-Field Level Media/Reuters