The only F1 driver to win in a car he built himself — and his son's desperate gamble to save the name.
The story of the forgotten godfather of modern Formula 1—Jack Brabham—and a son's quest to defy the odds in the competitive world of international motor-sport once more.
Direction
Akos Armont weaves archival gold with raw present-day desperation.
Editing
Seamless cuts between Jack's triumph and David's crumbling dream.
Production
Rare footage of 1960s F1 that actually feels dangerous.
Director
Akos Armont
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jack Brabham remains the only person to win the F1 World Championship in a car bearing his own name — a feat unlikely to ever repeat.
Director Akos Armont spent seven years filming, originally intending a triumph narrative. David's 2009 Le Mans victory came literally weeks before final edit, forcing a complete restructure.
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