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Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story

Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story
★ 7.8/10•2023•TV-MA•Documentary
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Keanu Reeves tells one of the greatest sagas in Formula 1 history. Through the insights of Ross Brawn and revered racing icons like Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, all is revealed in this gripping four-part series. From the formation of Brawn GP see their remarkable journey through strategic manoeuvres and financial trials during an exceptionally competitive era in the annals of the sport.

Simon Hammerson · Writer

Daryl Goodrich · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 15, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - Part 1E158m

Part 1

Keanu Reeves shares one of Formula 1's greatest underdog stories. After the 2008 financial crisis, an under financed, independent team takes on the world's best. Ross Brawn the genius behind Ferrari's recent success leads a management buyout to save the failing Honda team. Renamed Brawn GP, Ross leads the team to focus on new regulations, aided by a young engineer's discovery. Despite adversity, they built a car just in time for their first race in Melbourne, Australia.

Nov 15, 2023

Episode 2 - Part 2E261m

Part 2

Success in Australia is bittersweet, as the rise of Brawn GP causes unrest amongst the teams that helped them. Jenson defies all expectations, achieving incredible victories despite a relentless onslaught from the sport's biggest names. Away from the track, Ross and Nick fall into a high-stakes legal battle that could spell the end of their championship dreams. As the competition heats up, Brawn finds themselves caught in a political maelstrom, with their very survival hanging in the balance.

Nov 15, 2023

Episode 3 - Part 3E359m

Part 3

As tensions boil, a revolution brews among teams, fighting unjust rule changes and unequal wealth distribution. Threatening to start their own series, they challenge Formula 1's order. Amid this turmoil, Jenson faces a setback. His car struggles in cooler weather, hurting his confidence and championship hopes, while rival drivers seize opportunities. Tensions escalate within Brawn GP as Rubens Barrichello emerges as a formidable contender.

Nov 15, 2023

Episode 4 - Part 4E457m

Part 4

The team faces a series of bad luck in the Japanese GP. Red Bull dominates and the pivotal race in Brazil approaches with Jenson losing his grip on the championship. Teammate Rubens and Red Bull's Vettel eye victory and Jenson struggles in qualifying. The race becomes a thrilling battle between three drivers. Watch as Jenson fights for victory with unwavering support from his father and a genius strategy from his team. Can they turn this nightmare around and into a fairy tale ending?

Nov 15, 2023

Actors

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Self - Narrator (voice)

Jenson Button

Jenson Button

Self

Ross Brawn

Ross Brawn

Self

Rubens Barrichello

Rubens Barrichello

Self

Christian Horner

Christian Horner

Self

Martin Brundle

Martin Brundle

Self

Mark Webber

Mark Webber

Self

Ted Kravitz

Ted Kravitz

Self (archive footage)

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton

Self (archive footage)

Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso

Self (archive footage)

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel

Self (archive footage)

Bernie Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone

Self

Ayrton Senna

Ayrton Senna

Self (archive footage)

Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher

Self (archive footage)

Max Mosley

Max Mosley

Self (archive footage)

Felipe Massa

Felipe Massa

Self

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