Where are they now? The stars from Season 1 of 'Drive to Survive'

Cork GainesMar 5, 2023, 17:55 IST

"Drive To Survive" opening shot on Netflix.Netflix

Netflix just dropped Season 5 of the popular Formula One docuseries "Drive to Survive."
The show, which started chronicling with the 2018 F1 season, has been credited with increasing the sport's popularity in the US.
In the 5 years since Season 1, a lot has changed, with many of the stars either no longer in F1 or in far different positions.

Daniel Ricciardo was one of the biggest stars of Season 1.

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Ricciardo is now back with Red Bull, but in a different role.

(from left) Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, and Daniel Ricciardo.Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Oracle Red Bull Racing

Romain Grosjean was a struggling veteran driver for Haas.

Romain Grosjean in "Drive to Survive."Netflix

Grosjean is now racing in North America.

Romain Grosjean.Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images

Claire Williams carried the weight of her father's struggling race team.

Claire Williams.Lars Baron/Getty Images

Williams is now back at Williams, but not the F1 team.

Claire Williams during an episode of "Didn't Get the Memo."YouTube/Roy Ledgister

Cyril Abiteboul was another popular star of Season 1.

Renault Sport F1 Managing Director Cyril Abiteboul in 2018.Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Abiteboul is now a team principal in the World Rally Championship.

Cyril Abiteboul.Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images For Global Sport Week

Carlos Sainz Jr. was struggling in the shadow of his father and Fernando Alonso.

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Sainz now has helped Ferrari become title contenders.

Charles Leclerc (left) and Carlos Sainz Jr.Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Niko Hülkenberg was not friends with Kevin Magnussen.

Nico Hulkenberg.Charles Coates/Getty Images

Hülkenberg is now Magnussen's teammate at Haas.

Kevin Magnussen (left) and Niko Hulkenberg.Mark Thompson/Getty Images

Vijay Mallya was the controversial owner of the Racing Point Force India team.

Vijay Mallya.Netflix

Mallya is now considered a 'fugitive economic offender.'

Esteban Ocon's future was a talking point in Season 1.

Esteban Ocon and Will Smith.ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images

He is now back in pink

Pierre Gasly (left) and Esteban Ocon.DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images

Sergio Pérez was fighting to keep his seat.

Sergio Perez.Charles Coates/Getty Images

Perez is now a championship contender.

Sergio PerezDan Mullan/Getty Images

Pierre Gasly was a rookie with Torro Rosso.

Pierre GaslyPeter Fox/Getty Images

Gasly is now with Alpine.

Esteban Ocon (left) and Pierre Gasly.GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images

Charles Leclerc was a rookie with Alfa Romeo.

Charles Leclerc in "Drive to Survive."Netflix

Leclerc is now a championship contender for Ferrari.

Charles Leclerc.Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Kimi Räikkönen's move opened the door for Charles Leclerc.

Kimi Räikkönen.Clive Mason/Getty Images

Räikkönen is now retired from racing most of the time.

Kimi Raikkonen.Sean Gardner/Getty Images

Marcus Ericsson was in his final season on the F1 grid with Alfa Romeo.

Marcus Ericsson.Lars Baron/Getty Images

Ericsson is now an Indianapolis 500 champion.

Marcus Ericsson after winning the Indianapolis 500.Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Fernando Alonso was supposed to be in his final season.

Fernando Alonso.ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images

Alonso is now back in F1 but with a new team.

Fernando Alonso.Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Max Verstappen was in a different spot of his career.