Buckle up, F1 fans! In this episode of Reading the Grid, Erin and Inna break down the drama, politics, and rivalries in Drive to Survive Season 7’s explosive first two episodes: Exit Strategy and Friendly Fire.

Exit Strategy uncovers shocking team shakeups—Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, Red Bull’s off-track chaos, and Netflix’s take on F1’s most controversial headlines. How much is fact, and how much is Netflix drama?

Then, in Friendly Fire, we analyze the growing tensions between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. After their Austrian GP clash, is this the birth of a true rivalry, or is Netflix exaggerating? Plus, what really happened in Miami, and why did Netflix leave out the full story of Lando’s first win?

From Netflix vs. Reality to What If scenarios, we separate storytelling from the truth. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most intense DTS seasons yet!

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Episode Notes:

Introduction: 0:32

Episode 1: Exit Strategy - 1:29

Lewis Hamilton’s Big Gamble – 2:15

Christian Horner: Red Bull’s behind-the-scenes drama – 4:54

Carlos Sainz: The Odd Man Out? – 9:04

"What If..." Scenarios – 15:46

Episode 2: Friendly Fire - 18:03

Austrian GP Chaos – 23:14

"What If..." Scenarios, Pt. 2 – 26:31

What Netflix Didn’t Show – 29:22

Superlatives – 31:19

Wrap-Up – 34:31