Drive to Survive Season 8 has arrived, and Reading the Grid is breaking down all the biggest moments from Netflix’s latest Formula 1 season. From rookie growing pains and Red Bull’s internal chaos to George Russell unexpectedly stealing the show, we dive into what worked, what felt manufactured, and which storylines could shape the next phase of the F1 season.

We also unpack the latest wave of silly season rumors, including major Red Bull departures, Ferrari intrigue, FIA regulation changes ahead of Miami, and the increasingly chaotic state of the paddock as Formula 1 heads into another sprint weekend.

In this episode:

Why George Russell became the breakout personality of Drive to Survive Season 8

The Red Bull drama surrounding Christian Horner, Max Verstappen, and the Liam Lawson/Yuki Tsunoda switch

Why Flavio Briat ...