Apple has joined forces with Netflix to offer Formula 1: Drive to Survive to Apple TV users as the new racing season kicks off. This collaboration allows subscribers to watch the entire eighth season of the popular F1 documentary series on the Apple TV app, alongside live streaming rights for a major race in May.
As part of this agreement, Apple will host season eight of Drive to Survive, covering the 2025 Formula One World Championship, inside its Apple TV platform. Additionally, viewers in the United States will be able to watch the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix simultaneously on both Apple TV and Netflix on May 22, expanding the availability of F1 content in the U.S. at the start of the season.
Season Eight of Drive to Survive Launches Tonight on Apple TV
The upcoming season of Drive to Survive premieres tonight at midnight, featuring eight episodes that dive into the intricate world of F1 racing. This series, collaboratively produced by Netflix and Formula One, provides audiences with an in-depth look behind the scenes, showcasing the strategies of team principals, the challenges faced by drivers, and the unfolding drama throughout the championship.
Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, spoke about the partnership, emphasizing the joint efforts with Netflix that have contributed to the sport’s growing popularity.
“We’re excited today to announce something I think that no one was expecting, and that is that we’ve teamed up with Netflix. And we’re going to make the entire season of F1: Drive to Survive, the new season, available to stream right within Apple TV itself. This is the new season eight, it drops tonight at midnight.
In addition to that, we’ve collaborated together so that the Canadian Grand Prix, which is on May 22nd, is also going to stream on Apple TV and Netflix in the US.
As you know, Netflix, I think, has played a pivotal role in growing F1 since the launch of Drive to Survive, and we’re thrilled to make F1 content more broadly available to new and existing US fans on both Netflix and Apple TV.”
– Eddy Cue, Senior Vice President of Services at Apple
Apple TV Expands Access to Formula 1 Races with New Streaming Features
The Formula 1 season officially starts on March 7 with the Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix, and from this year forward, Apple TV subscribers will be able to watch all F1 races without additional fees. This move strengthens Apple’s commitment to live sports programming and premium motorsport content, offering fans broader access to Formula 1 events and documentaries.
This partnership marks a significant expansion in how fans in the United States can engage with Formula 1 racing, blending documentary storytelling with live race viewing across two major streaming platforms.
