Keanu Reeves Praises ‘Extraordinary’ F1 Film Following International Emmy Victory

Keanu Reeves is over the moon about the International Emmy win for Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story, a documentary which he presents. The 60-year-old actor, well-known for his roles in movies like The Matrix, shared his love for motor-racing, a passion since childhood, and expressed how special this project was for him.

The documentary scooped up the award for best sports documentary, beating out other nominated programs such as Tour de France, Tan Cercas De La Nubes, and Who I Am Paralympics. Reeves, in an interview with PA, mentioned that winning the Emmy was a huge deal and he hoped that this recognition would bring in new viewers to see the compelling and worthwatching documentary.

The documentary follows the incredible story of the underdog Brawn F1 team during the 2009 F1 season, led by Ross Brawn and Nick Fry, who managed to clinch victory despite having limited resources. The journey to making this documentary was a memorable one for Reeves and the team behind it. He delved into his love for F1 racing, from childhood toy cars to being captivated by the technical side of the sport as an adult.

Reeves revealed that he particularly finds F1 captivating due to the pursuit of excellence, innovation, and the sheer thrill of the racing experience. He expressed his anticipation for the arrival of the General Motors-owned Cadillac team in 2026, making it the second North American team in F1 after Haas F1. Though he won’t be investing in F1 himself, he looks forward to potentially entering the racing world through his motorcycle company.

Brawn: The Impossible Formula One Story is now available to watch on Disney+ and BBC iPlayer. As viewers dive into this engaging and visually stunning documentary, they can witness the extraordinary journey of the Brawn F1 team and the incredible stories behind their triumph in the 2009 season.