The Formula 1 series, known worldwide as “Drive to Survive”, has proven to be one of Netflix ‘s biggest hits in recent years, a documentary that gives fans an insider’s view of everything that happens behind the scenes and revealing the personality of each individual in the paddock in one of the world’s fastest and most political sports.
Season four premieres just before the start of the 2022 season in Bahrain, giving fans the perfect warm-up for the return of competition.
Here’s everything you need to know about Drive to Survive 4
Drive to Survive 4 release date
The fourth installment of the acclaimed series will hit the platform on March 11 , nine days before the traffic lights go out on Shakir’s main straight to start a new 2022 course.
As usual, this season of Drive to Survive will have 10 episodes , which will be available for streaming through Netflix on the premiere date. The episodes are between 30 and 50 minutes long each.
Which teams will participate in Drive to Survive 4?
All ten Formula 1 teams have returned to participate in the fourth installment of the series, allowing Netflix to go behind the scenes and be part of their operations on Grand Prix weekends throughout the year. In the first season of Drive to Survive, released in 2019, both Ferrari and Mercedes opted out of the series, but since the second edition, all the ensembles have been involved in the recording.
What races will be included in Drive to Survive 4?
The Netflix team was present at the 22 grand prix of the 2021 season , the longest in Formula 1 history, which ran from March to mid-December. The new installment begins with the Bahrain tests and comes to an end with the dramatic and controversial end of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where the world championship was decided.
Will Max Verstappen be in Drive to Survive 4?
The world champion will not participate directly in the fourth season of the series, something he has already revealed in the past: “From my point of view as a driver, I don’t like being part of it. They faked some rivalries that don’t really exist.”
“So I decided not to be a part of it and I didn’t do any more interviews after that, because then there’s nothing you can show,” the Dutchman told the Associated Press over the course of 2021.
Although exclusive images of the Red Bull driver are not used, Netflix has collected Verstappen’s statements at official press conferences and Christian Horner , team boss, is used as the main guide.
What is each episode in Drive to Survive 4 about?
- Clash of the Titans – The 2021 Formula 1 season kicks off with the Bahrain Grand Prix, where the drivers give it their all to take the first win of the year.
- The ace in the hole : Daniel Ricciardo, who signed for McLaren, intends to show that he is still strong on the track. Meanwhile, his teammate, Lando Norris, puts pressure on him.
- Turning point : Max Verstappen gets a good winning streak. Lewis Hamilton, with his Mercedes, struggles to keep up. Later, an accident gives rise to controversy.
- A Mountain to Climb : Haas is looking to reverse its fortunes with a new sponsor and two rookie drivers, Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin.
- Staying Alive – McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo, finding himself in a tight spot, goes out of his way to crash Ferrari’s party at his home, the Italian Grand Prix.
- One point to prove : Under new Williams team management, the storied outfit is looking to put its recent struggles behind it and return to greatness.
- Growing Trouble – They’ve got the raw talent, but can they handle the pressure? Now Yuki Tsunoda and Esteban Ocon can only sink or swim in the rough waters of Formula 1.
- Dances with Wolves – Rumors over whether an up-and-coming driver will join Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, potentially leaving Valtteri Bottas without a seat.
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How can I watch Drive to Survive 4?
The only way to watch the new season of the series is through Netflix, which is priced in Spain at 7.99 euros per month with the basic subscription, although there are other plans that go up to 17.99 euros with the Premium, which allows you to see four screens simultaneously on hundreds of different devices, such as computers, mobile phones, consoles, etc.
Who is the producer of Drive to Survive 4?
The play is produced by Box to Box Films , the creators of all the installments to date. Academy Award winner James Gay-Rees (Amy, Senna) and Paul Martin (Diego Maradona) are the series’ executive producers. Footage provided by Formula 1 from each race is used in Drive to Survive 4, combined with interviews conducted specifically for this edition.
What is the success of Drive to Survive?
The series has been very well received, with the third season ranking #1 on the platform shortly after it premiered last year. It has managed to surpass the first installment, something unusual on Netflix, and one of the markets where it has been most successful is the United States , which has helped boost interest in Formula 1.
The nation’s grand prix saw 400,000 in attendance in 2021, so the Drive to Survive effect can easily be seen.
Will there be Drive to Survive 5?
Netflix and Formula 1 do not usually confirm for a few months if the series will return for another year. The fourth season was not officially announced until August, and the premiere date was confirmed a few weeks ago, but the platform’s cameras have already been in the paddock during the first pre-season tests of 2022 in Barcelona .
McLaren driver Lando Norris even posted a video on TikTok saying, “Welcome to season five of Drive to Survive.” It’s an encouraging sign that the series will continue beyond this year.
