F101: We Watched The Brawn GP Documentary On Hulu & You Should Too
Channel: Going Off Track With Kathryn & Emily
Date: 2023-12-18

In our winter finale, Kathryn and Emily discuss the Brawn GP Documentary on Hulu, which tells the unlikely story of the Brawn Formula One team's incredible journey to success in the 2009 season. 

They explore the origins of the team, the challenges they faced during the global financial crisis, and the formation of the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) to protect their interests amidst the power struggle with the FIA, Max Mosley and Bernie Ecclestone. 

They highlight the mental game and pressure faced by driver Jensen Button, as well as the role of Rubens Barrichello as the number two driver. 

And lastly, Kathryn and Emily are going on winter break for the holiday season. We’ll be back with new episodes on Monday, January 8, 2024. Join us on Instagram at @Going.Off.Track for updates and news from the grid while we count down the days to the 2024 season.

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0:00 Intro/Welcome Back To F101
2:16 Keanu Reeves?
4:44 A Look Back At 2008/How Brawn GP Got Its Start
10:40 The Unified Support Of F1 To Keep Brawn On The Grid
11:55 F1 & FOTA vs. the FIA
19:29 Martin Brundle’s Insights
23:11 Brawn Had The Audacity To Be Good?
23:47 James Vowles’ Brawn Tenure
25:45 Other Familiar Faces Who Were Around In 2009
28:15 The Importance Of Car Development Throughout The Season
30:41 Jensen Button’s Mindset Battle
33:40 Rubens Barrichello’s F1 Career
36:35 F1 Advances In Safety
40:30 What The Top-3 Finishers Would Have Been On Today’s Point Scale
43:02 What Would Have Happened To Mercedes If Brawn Didn’t Win In 2009?
44:03 We’re Taking A Winter Break