Drive to Survive Drinking Game: A Netflix F1 Watch Party

Lights out and away we… drink! The Drive to Survive drinking game is here to add some extra excitement (and maybe a bit of chaos) to your binge-watching session. Whether you’re a hardcore F1 fan or just into Netflix’s hit series Drive to Survive, these rules will make sure you’re as entertained as a Christian Horner press conference.

How to Play the Drive to Survive Drinking Game

The rules are simple. Grab your favorite drink, start an episode of Drive to Survive, and follow the cues below. Some moments will have you sipping, others will demand bigger gulps, and a few will send you straight to the bottom of your glass.

To maximize the experience, consider:

• Playing with a group of friends for added chaos
• Wearing your favorite team’s merch for extra F1 spirit
• Having non-alcoholic options for a balanced race strategy

Classic F1 Tropes Drinking Rules

The beauty of Drive to Survive is that it takes real F1 moments and cranks the drama up to 11. That’s why the best drinking rules lean into the most overused tropes, manufactured rivalries, and the ever-present Netflix exaggerations.

Take a sip when:

• A driver says, “For sure.”
• Christian Horner brings up Red Bull’s superiority.
• Guenther Steiner swears.
• A team boss insists they “trust the process.”
• Netflix plays overly dramatic music for a minor moment.

Take a big drink when:

• A driver complains about their car or tires.
• A teammate rivalry gets awkward.
• A team principal throws shade at another team.
• Toto Wolff yells something that immediately becomes a meme.
• Netflix makes a small incident seem like a title-deciding moment.

Finish your drink when:

• A crash or major controversy unfolds.
• A driver openly calls out their team on the radio.
• A Netflix-manufactured rivalry gets debunked by actual race footage.
• Someone says, “This is why we love Formula 1.”

F1 Superfan Challenge: Hardcore Rules for Die-Hard Fans

If you’re an F1 fanatic, the basic rules aren’t enough. These are the drinking rules that separate casual fans from true die-hards.

• Take a sip if Netflix completely butchers the pronunciation of a driver’s name.
• Take a shot if they edit two radio messages together to fake a controversy.
• Drink twice if a real F1 fan in your group yells, “That didn’t even happen like that!”
• Waterfall (keep drinking until the moment ends) if Netflix plays unnecessarily intense music for a minor issue (e.g., “The front wing was slightly damaged, but WILL HE SURVIVE?!”).

Penalty Box Challenge

Every time someone breaks an F1 drinking rule, they get sent to the Penalty Box (a designated corner of the room) where they must:

• Hold their drink up like a pit board until someone rescues them.
• Give a post-race interview explaining why they totally didn’t deserve that penalty.
• Wear an F1-themed punishment (a cardboard Pirelli tire hat, a Red Bull wing prop, etc.).

Season-Specific Versions for Drive to Survive

Each season of Drive to Survive brings its own unique moments, and let’s be honest—Netflix will never run out of ways to misrepresent actual F1 events. Here’s how to tailor your drinking game to the latest edition:

Drive to Survive – Season 7 (2025 Edition) Rules

• Drink every time Netflix pretends that Daniel Ricciardo is fighting for a world championship.
• Take a shot if Red Bull’s dominance is completely glossed over.
• Sip whenever a McLaren resurgence is hyped up—only for them to finish P5.
• If Netflix makes a 10-second DRS overtake look like a battle for the ages, take a big drink.
• Finish your drink if Ferrari somehow finds a way to disappoint you again.

Drive to Survive – Season 6 (2024 Edition) Rules

• Sip if Netflix treats Oscar Piastri’s contract saga like a courtroom drama.
• Take a drink when a radio message makes it sound like Alpine is falling apart (which, to be fair, they might be).
• Finish your drink if they avoid mentioning the actual FIA controversies of the season.
• Take a shot every time Guenther Steiner looks like he’s aged ten years overnight.
• If a driver gives a heartfelt goodbye speech but ends up back on the grid the next year, cheers to F1 politics.

For maximum fun, mix and match rules from different seasons. Because just like Formula 1 itself, Drive to Survive may change every year, but some things—like Toto Wolff yelling or Ferrari making questionable strategy calls—are forever.

Classic F1 Tropes Drinking Rules – The Wild Edition

Netflix’s Drive to Survive isn’t just about racing—it’s about slow-motion stares, dramatic voiceovers, and manufactured feuds that even the drivers don’t recognize. If we’re going to drink to this spectacle, we need rules that embrace the ridiculousness.

Netflix Knows Best Rule

• Take a sip every time Netflix completely ignores the real F1 season standings and invents a title fight that doesn’t exist.
• Take a shot when they focus on a midfield team’s “rise to glory”, only for them to still finish 8th in the standings.
• Finish your drink if a driver who won multiple races is barely mentioned in the entire season.

Dramatic Zoom-In Rule

• If a slow-motion shot of Christian Horner looking smug lasts more than three seconds, take a drink.
• If Toto Wolff stares into the camera like a Bond villain, take two drinks.
• If a driver dramatically removes their sunglasses before answering a simple question, finish your drink.

The Gunther Steiner Chaos Rule

• Take a sip every time Gunther Steiner is bleeped by Netflix censors.
• Take a shot if Haas appears in a scene for no reason other than to provide comedic relief.
• If Netflix dedicates an entire episode to Haas’ struggles but they still finish dead last in the standings, just chug the whole drink.

The Fake Rivalry Rule

• If Netflix edits two drivers’ radio messages together to make them seem like they hate each other, take a drink.
• If a driver has to clarify in real life that “no, I don’t actually have a problem with [insert name],” take a shot.
• If a “heated” rivalry gets resolved by a casual handshake in the paddock, finish your drink in disappointment.

Ferrari Strategy Disaster Rule

• Take a sip when Ferrari makes a questionable strategy call that somehow still surprises everyone.
• Take a big drink if Charles Leclerc sighs in frustration over the radio.
• Finish your drink if Carlos Sainz ignores team orders and ends up being right.

Toto vs. Horner: The Ultimate Battle

• Take a sip whenever Christian Horner takes a passive-aggressive jab at Mercedes.
• Take a shot if Toto Wolff responds by subtly implying Red Bull is cheating.
• If an entire episode is dedicated to their rivalry, stand up, raise your glass, and toast to the greatest love-hate relationship in F1 history.

How to Set Up the Ultimate Drive to Survive Watch Party

Before you even hit play on Drive to Survive, setting the scene is key. A great drinking game is more than just rules—it’s an experience. Here’s how to elevate your DTS watch party to world championship levels.

Themed Drinks Inspired by F1 Teams

Why drink a basic beer when you can sip on something inspired by your favorite team?

• Red Bull Racing – Red Bull Vodka (because it gives you wings).
• Ferrari – Classic Italian Negroni (and pray their strategy is better than your ability to pace yourself).
• Mercedes – A sleek gin and tonic (dominant, yet understated).
• McLaren – Aperol Spritz (because orange is key).
• Haas – Whatever is cheapest and strongest (true Steiner vibes).

Snack Ideas from Iconic F1 Locations

• Monaco – Fancy charcuterie board (because everything is expensive there).
• Austin, Texas – BBQ wings and sliders (straight from COTA country).
• Silverstone – Fish and chips (classy and chaotic, just like British motorsport).
• Japan – Sushi and edamame (small bites, big flavor).

Decorate Your Space Like an F1 Paddock

• Print out fake FIA penalties for fun (e.g., “Excessive drinking: 5-second time penalty”).
• Set up a Team Radio Corner where people can rant like F1 drivers.
• Scatter racing flags, old tires (okay, maybe not real ones), and F1 posters for extra immersion.

Multiplayer Modes: Different Ways to Play F1 Drinking Game

If your group wants to add a competitive edge, try one of these alternative play styles.

Team Battle

Each player picks an F1 team at the start.

• If your team is featured in a Netflix-manufactured drama, take a drink.
• If your team principal says something ridiculous, take a shot.
• If your team wins an episode’s storyline, nominate another player to drink.

Good luck if you pick Ferrari.

Rivalry Mode

Each player picks a driver or team they dislike and drinks when:

• Their rival makes an excuse for a bad result.
• Netflix overhypes their performance.
• The rivalry gets edited to be more dramatic than it actually is.

Elimination Round

• If someone breaks a rule, they must answer an F1 trivia question.
• If they get it wrong, they take a penalty shot.
• If they get it right, they can pass the shot to someone else.

Post-Game Recovery: How to Survive After Drive to Survive

Just like an F1 race weekend, your body needs proper recovery after a DTS drinking session. Here’s how to make sure you don’t feel like a backmarker the next morning.

Best Hangover Cures, Inspired by F1 Races

• Italy (Monza) – Pasta and espresso (Ferrari fans need both after most races).
• Japan (Suzuka) – Ramen and sports drinks (hydrates while filling you up).
• Brazil (Interlagos) – Acai bowl and fresh juice (for a tropical reset).
• USA (COTA) – Bacon, eggs, and a massive coffee (the American way).

F1 Meme Recap of the Night

Every DTS drinking game ends in chaos. The next day, expect messages like:

• “Why did we all start chanting ‘Lando Norris’ at 2 AM?”
• “Who made the penalty box and WHY did we enforce it so strictly?”
• “Ferrari fans drank way more than anyone else. Are they okay?”

If you still remember what happened, congratulations—you survived Drive to Survive.

Final Lap: Drink, Watch, and Enjoy the Chaos

The Drive to Survive drinking game is a great way to mix racing, rivalry, and refreshments. Whether you’re a longtime F1 fan or a newcomer getting sucked into the Netflix-fueled drama, this game makes every episode an event.

Try it out with your friends, tweak the rules to match your style, and most importantly, enjoy the ride. And if things get a little blurry by the end, just remember: that’s the Drive to Survive effect.

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