F1 News: Disney Promises "Previously Unseen" Footage In Brawn Docuseries With Keanu Reeves
Disney+ announced a 15 November premiere for their docuseries on Brawn GP's 2009 F1 championship journey, narrated by Keanu Reeves. The series is expected to offer exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and archive access.
Key Takeaways:
- "Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story" will depict Ross Brawn's rescue of the Honda F1 team, resulting in the underdog victory of the Brawn GP team in 2009.
- Interviews featuring main figures like Ross Brawn, Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello, Nick Fry, and Christian Horner will be highlighted. Additionally, there's the promise of substantial unseen footage from the F1 archives.
- Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves not only hosts but is also an executive producer, joining forces with BAFTA winner Neil Duncanson. The series production is credited to North One, with Simon Hammerson penning the story and Daryl Goodrich at the directorial helm.
The series aims to retell the saga of Brawn's audacious move to save Honda's F1 team after the latter decided to exit the sport. The gripping tale continues with Brawn's symbolic purchase of the Honda team for just a single British pound. The decision to secure a Mercedes engine for the 2009 season was pivotal. Against all odds, the RA109, originally developed by Honda, dominated with its double diffuser design.
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Brawn GP's triumph began with a dazzling performance in Melbourne where Button and Barrichello dominated the front row. Button's impressive six wins in the initial seven races solidified his position and ultimately led him to clinch the world championship title in Brazil.
The Brawn GP legacy didn't end with their 2009 success. Mercedes acquired the team later that year, laying the foundation for an unparalleled streak of eight constructors' titles and seven drivers' championships, with Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg being at the forefront.
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The docuseries promises to be a blend of thrilling F1 history interlaced with personal narratives. Fans can look forward to binging all episodes of “Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story” on Disney+ and Hulu (for US viewers) from 15 November 2023.