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The Best Episodes of Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5

Every episode of Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5!

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Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 Episode 1 - The New Dawn
    7.6/10(927 votes)

    S5:E1

    As the season begins in Bahrain, Ferrari hopes new cars will finally propel them to the top, and Haas makes a risky bet on a last-minute driver switch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 Episode 2 - Bounce Back
    7.6/10(729 votes)

    S5:E2

    Mercedes principal Toto Wolff works to combat the team's unexpected struggles, while Lewis Hamilton navigates a bumpy ride in the team's redesigned car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 Episode 3 - Matter of Principal
    7.4/10(695 votes)

    S5:E3

    Ferrari drivers and decision-makers feel the pressure of high expectations at a star-studded new event in Miami and a game-changing race at Silverstone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 Episode 4 - Like Father, Like Son?
    7.3/10(675 votes)

    S5:E4

    Crashes and costs mount for Haas as driver Mick Schumacher fights to live up to his father's racing legacy and prove his worth to the team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 Episode 5 - Pardon My French
    7.3/10(658 votes)

    S5:E5

    Otmar Szafnauer's efforts to overhaul Alpine bear fruit — until a new round of driver musical chairs throws his plans for the future into question.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 Episode 6 - Nice Guys Finish Last
    7.2/10(657 votes)

    S5:E6

    Daniel Ricciardo's future starts to look uncertain when McLaren team managers set their sights on new talent, while Alpine weighs the best way forward.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 Episode 7 - Hot Seat
    7.1/10(655 votes)

    S5:E7

    As the Red Bull team pushes to build on their lead against Ferrari, all eyes are on Sergio "Checo" Pérez during a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 Episode 9 - Over the Limit
    7.1/10(658 votes)

    S5:E9

    With both championships within reach, Red Bull's team faces incendiary accusations that they've cheated by violating a league-wide spending cap.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 Episode 10 - End of the Road
    7.0/10(708 votes)

    S5:E10

    The 2022 season hurtles toward a conclusion in Abu Dhabi, where Ferrari fights to hold off Mercedes and McLaren hopes for a miracle to overtake Alpine.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 5 Episode 8 - Alpha Male
    6.7/10(672 votes)

    S5:E8

    When Pierre Gasly announces he's leaving Alpha Tauri, Yuki Tsunoda faces losing a teammate and a friend. Can he step up to show that he's ready to lead?

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The New Dawn" is the best rated episode of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" season 5. It scored 7.6/10 based on 927 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/24/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Bounce Back".