Felicity Jones’ F1 show feels like Daniel Ricciardo’s Hulu show

The first F1-sanctioned TV drama series is in development, and it looks like it’s a lot one more An unsanctioned project is in the works at a rival studio. Felicity Jones is attached to star and executive produce the drama, which has arrived at Amazon’s MGM Studios for Prime Video. various reportsLike Brad Pitt and Jerry Bruckheimer’s creatively titled upcoming film “F1,” the series in development is called “One.” The premise of the show bears a supernatural resemblance Daniel Ricciardo also has a Hulu comedy in development, Whose pilot testing is going on.

Jones’ series, which has no confirmed official order, will “focus on a failing family-owned racing team led by Jones’ character as it competes with fiery personalities, constantly changing rivals, and multi-million-dollar stakes.” “, according to Variety. Ricciardo’s comedy series, “Downforce”, focuses on the heiress to a racing dynasty who is pushed back into the family business and forced to make difficult choices about legacy and the success of the team.

Both shows appear to take inspiration from the story of Claire Williams, former principal of the Williams Team. Sir Frank Williams’ daughter ran the team from 2013 to 2020, when she was forced to put the family business up for sale and her role on the pit wall ended. Claire Williams was one of only two female team principals in the history of the sport (Monisha Kaltenborn led Sauber from 2012 to 2017), and there is no woman who would serve as the immediate successor to any of the current team principals on the grid. Be visible.

Jones’ “One” series was first announced for 2023, but development appeared to be halted during the writer’s strike. At that time, Jones Told Deadline, “It is an honor to be a part of this unique and exciting partnership with Formula 1. The high-stakes world of F1 constantly delivers edge-of-your-seat drama and it is a thrill to have the opportunity to create a show based on this world. ” Possibility.”

Eager to increase the popularity of “Drive to Survive”, Formula 1 hired former Universal and StudioCanal executive Isabel Stewart to take up a newly-created role as head of original content in F1 in 2022. “The One” – as well as Pitt’s “F1” – is born out of his role.

Coincidentally, Daniel Ricciardo’s Hulu show was also announced for 2022. His half-hour scripted series, titled “Downforce”, is billed as “Entourage” in the F1 paddock. Alec Berg and Adam County, the duo behind HBO’s “Silicon Valley,” are writing the series.