# Inside Netflix’s Drive to Survive Season 8 with Series Director | F1, AusGP & Monaco Stories

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Podcast: [Paddock 43: An F1 Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/paddock-43-an-f1-podcast-6446708)
Published: 2026-02-24T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week on Paddock 43 we sit down with David Hayes, Series Director of Formula 1: Drive to Survive, just days before Season 8 drops on Netflix. With Drive to Survive Season 8 releasing Friday, 27th, we go behind the scenes of the global Formula 1 phenomenon that reshaped the sport and the fandom. David shares what it’s really like filming inside the F1 paddock, how storylines are crafted across a chaotic race season, and the pressure of producing one of the most-watched sports docuseries in the world. We also dive into: What fans can expect from Drive to Survive Season 8 How the series has transformed Formula 1 globally Behind-the-scenes moments that never make it to air A wholesome and hilarious story about Lando Norris in Monaco Early thoughts on the 2026 Formula 1 season Australian Grand Prix anticipation and what makes Melbourne so special And yes… we were filmed for the upcoming season and then cut from the final edit. 😂 We unpack how that happens and why storytelling in F1 is more complex than fans realise. If you love Formula 1, Netflix’s Drive to Survive, the Australian Grand Prix, or want insider insight into how modern F1 media is made, this episode is a must-listen. Listen now and follow Paddock 43 for weekly F1 race previews, behind-the-scenes interviews, and motorsport culture conversations. 🏁 Welcome to Paddock 43 – The Formula 1 Podcast That Keeps It Real! 🏎️💨If you love F1 drama, race breakdowns, driver gossip, and unfiltered opinions, you’re in the right place! Paddock 43 is your go-to podcast for everything happening on and off the track .🚥 What You’ll Get Every Week: ✅ Race Recaps & Analysis – Who dominated, who bottled it, and what it means for the championship. ✅ Breaking F1 News & Rumours – Driver transfers, team drama, FIA chaos—nothing’s off-l…

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