EXCLUSIVE: Inside the making of Drive to Survive, its impact on F1 and what the future holds

Drive To Survive took the F1 world by storm when it landed on our screens back in 2019, bringing both existing fans and those new to the sport to the heart of the action like never before. Fresh from the fifth season debuting, we sat down with Executive Producer James Gay-Rees to discuss its past, present and future…
If you’re reading this feature, the chances are you’ve watched Drive To Survive. A mixture of on-track drama, behind-the-scenes insight, heartwarming moments, laughs, anger, tears and much, much more, it has captivated viewers around the world for several years.
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