Yahoo News How to watch Keanu Reeves’ F1 new docu-series Brawn
John Wick swaps fighting for Formula 1 in Disney+ show
Surely one of the perks of being Keanu Reeves is that you can focus on the passion projects that interest you, which seems to be the inspiration behind his latest project Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story.
Capitalising on his love of racing and in particular, Formula 1 (The Matrix star was spotted at the 2022 Grand Prix), Reeves’ new unscripted Disney+ series promises to focus on one specific real-life story that has all the emotional beats of a big slice of fuel-guzzling movie fiction.
Along the way, he’ll cross paths with some of the biggest names in the world of racing while narrating one of the most unusual and engaging stories in recent Formula 1 history.
What else can you expect? Read on for all the key details you need about Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story.
How can I watch Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story?
All four episodes of Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story are streaming on Disney+ in the UK now.
What is Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story about?
John Wick’s foray into documentary storytelling sees Reeves chronicle the story of how the underdog Brawn team went on to win the 2009 Formula 1 World Championship, despite being outmanned and outstaffed by all of their racing competitors.
What makes this true story even more stunning is the fact that the racing team that went on to secure Brawn their success was bought for just £1 ($1.30).
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In addition to featuring new interviews with racing icons plus the people who were actually there during the event — either inside cars, working in garages or decision-making boardrooms — Reeves’ show also utilises exclusive stock and archive footage to bring this unbelievable sporting moment back to life.
The project forms part of a larger overall focus on racing stories in cinema and TV, with Neill Blomkamp’s Gran Turismo and Michael Mann’s Ferrari biopic and an as-yet-untitled Formula 1 movie from Brad Pitt and Jerry Bruckheimer speeding our way soon.
Who will appear in Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story?
Reeves narrates this four-part series, taking viewers through each step of a journey that saw company founder Ross Brawn and drivers Jensen Button and Rubens Barrichello drive the team to World Championship victory against all odds.
Jenson and Brawn appear throughout the show in exclusive interviews with Reeves alongside key players like fellow driver Barrichello, former Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemol and others who helped Brawn secure its unlikely victory.
Is there a trailer for Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story?
The trailer for Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story landed earlier this month. Watch it below:
Brawn: The Impossible Formula One Story is streaming on Disney+ now
