Series 7

Exec Producers: James Gay-Rees & Paul Martin

Box to Box for Netflix

Editors: Jake Lofdahl and Mark Pickles

Jake Lofdahl returned to Box to Box to help edit the highly anticipated seventh season of Netflix’s acclaimed docuseries, Formula 1 Drive to Survive which will premiere on the 7^th March 2025.   Jake said “I spent time working on many different scenes from lots of the eps and my full ep was 704. The episode was unusual for the fact that it focuses on one protagonist and looks at his internalised pressure – his rivals are less important to the overall story. The challenges for this series are that the season is unfolding as it’s being cut, so it’s a constantly changing beast. Then there’s the usual pressure that comes with big budget series, but for me I certainly learnt a lot about myself and just how far rushes can be pushed!”.

Mark Pickles also joined the team to edit episode 7 which focused on the Mercedes team, Lewis Hamilton leaving and who will replace him. He said “It was tough editing an ever-changing story, as it can be with working on a Sports docuseries. Lots of different factors to wrangle but was a great challenge and very satisfying to produce a very watchable episode.”

This season captures the interpersonal chaos at Red Bull and Max Verstappen’s fourth World Championship, the huge announcement of Lewis Hamilton’s transfer to Ferrari for 2025, marking the end of his tenure with Mercedes. Also, the unexpected mid-season departure of fan-favourite Daniel Ricciardo.

Drive to Survive Season 7 lands on Netflix 7^th March. One week before the F1 2025 season kicks off in full force.