Series synopsis
Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story is a British documentary television series that premiered on Disney+ on November 15, 2023. It ended on November 15, 2023. It stars Keanu Reeves, Jenson Button, Ross Brawn and Rubens Barrichello.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Keanu Reeves as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Jenson Button as Self
- Ross Brawn as Self
- Rubens Barrichello as Self
- Christian Horner as Self
- Martin Brundle as Self
- Mark Webber as Self
- Ted Kravitz as Self (archive footage)
Supporting cast
- Lewis Hamilton as Self (archive footage)
- Fernando Alonso as Self (archive footage)
- Sebastian Vettel as Self (archive footage)
- Bernie Ecclestone as Self
- Ayrton Senna as Self (archive footage)
- Michael Schumacher as Self (archive footage)
- Max Mosley as Self (archive footage)
- Felipe Massa as Self
- Luca Cordero di Montezemolo as Self
- Jonathan Legard as Self - Commentator
- Nick Fry as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | November 15, 2023 | November 15, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
November 15, 2023 |
| 2 |
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. |
November 15, 2023 |
| 3 |
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. |
November 15, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 15, 2023 |
| Last aired | November 15, 2023 |
| Status | ended |