‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ Renewed for Season 9 at Netflix

If you’re a fan of motorsports and Netflix's *Drive to Survive* renewal is great news, but we need to keep our wallets in mind. While the content you love is staying put, the fact that *F1: The Academy* is up in the air is a good reminder that streaming value isn't guaranteed, and neither is it cheap.

This means we need to treat our Netflix subscription less like a permanent fixture and more like a revolving buffet. If you are solely watching F1 content, and *The Academy* doesn't return, you might be paying for content that eventually dries up. Before committing to a full year of payments, consider if your viewing habits have changed.

Here's our advice: Embrace the "subscription rotation." Instead of keeping Netflix active year-round, wait until the new season of *Drive to Survive* drops. Watch it, enjoy the content, and then consider pausing or canceling the service for a couple of months. Use that saved money—maybe enough to cover a month's subscription—to pay for a different service or save up for a fun weekend outing. Don't let a single content pillar keep you locked into a monthly payment!