It takes a remarkable occurrence to leave a Hollywood icon like Keanu Reeves in awe, and during a televised interview at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone in 2022, he was visibly brimming with joy and fascination. At this event, Keanu shared his enchantment with the captivating narrative of Brawn GP’s extraordinary championship-winning season in 2009. This fascination grew after forming a friendship with someone associated with the team during that period, leading him to decide on creating a television show about it.
Finally, the highly anticipated four-part documentary titled “Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story,” featuring Keanu as the genuinely enthusiastic narrator and interviewer, is now available for streaming on Disney+ in the UK and Hulu in the US as of today, November 15. For Formula 1 enthusiasts who have exhausted their appetite for “Drive to Survive” and desire a journey back in time, this miniseries could be the perfect choice.
In the documentary, Keanu engages with key figures such as Brawn GP owner Ross Brawn, drivers Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, as well as rival team bosses Christian Horner and Luca di Montezemolo, all of whom offer insightful commentary. While those familiar with the sport during that period may already be acquainted with Brawn’s formation and their triumphant 2009 season, the four episodes reveal lesser-known anecdotes, including the intriguing story behind the symbolic pound that Ross paid for the team.
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The documentary also delves into various narratives from the 2009 season, extending beyond the debate over the legality of the double diffuser that defined Brawn’s design concept. It explores a power struggle that nearly altered the landscape of Formula 1, involving the teams (forming FOTA) and then-FIA president Max Mosley and Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. Episode three provides an in-depth look at Felipe Massa’s severe accident, featuring candid insights from the ex-Ferrari driver as he walks Keanu through the incident and displays the helmet he wore at the time.
As the miniseries unfolds, Jenson Button shares candid reflections, expressing his fears of losing the championship and holding nothing back regarding the impact it had on his mental fortitude.
How to watch Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story
Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story is streaming exclusively on Disney+ in countries including the UK.
Following a change to the way Disney+ subscriptions are priced in the UK which took effect earlier this month, you have three tiers to choose from. The lowest-priced tier has adverts, while the highest-priced tier has the best streaming quality.
- Disney+ Standard with Ads: £4.99 per month (Ad-supported, no downloads, stream on up to two devices)
- Disney+ Standard: £7.99 per month or £79.90 per year (Downloads available on enabled content, stream on up to two devices)
- Disney+ Premium: £10.99 per month or £109.90 per year (Downloads available on enabled content, stream on up to four devices, video quality of up to 4K and HDR and sound quality of up to Dolby Atmos)
In the US, Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story is streaming on Hulu.
New and eligible returning subscribers can take a free trial of up to a month, with further pricing as follows:
- Hulu (ad-supported): $7.99/month
- Hulu: $17.99/month (no ad breaks and minimal ads overall, only present in “a few shows that play with ads before and after the video.”)
Bundle packages with various combinations of Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ are also available, as well as premium packages including live TV.
