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Formula 1: Drive to Survive S8E2 — Strictly Business

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Formula 1: Drive to Survive•Season 8•Episode 2

Strictly Business

7.3/10 · 411 votesFeb 27, 202644 min

Ranked #4 of 8 in Season 8•matches the season avg

Alpine's brutal tactics and Kick Sauber's softer ethos go head-to-head at the back of the grid as rookies struggle to keep their Formula 1 dreams alive.

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Max Verstappen

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Lewis Hamilton

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Charles Leclerc

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George Russell

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Carlos Sainz Jr.

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Pierre Gasly

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Yuki Tsunoda

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Episode Summary

"Strictly Business" is episode 2 of Formula 1: Drive to Survive season 8. It scored 7.3/10 from 411 votes, ranking #4 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on February 27, 2026.

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