Keanu Reeves to front new documentary series covering Cadillac’s journey to the F1 grid

It has been announced that filmmaker and motorsport enthusiast Keanu Reeves will front a documentary series showcasing the behind-the-scenes story of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team’s effort to join the F1 grid.

Backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors (GM), Cadillac are preparing to enter F1 from the 2026 campaign, having received final approval to become the sport’s 11th team back in March.

With exclusive access granted by the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, TWG Motorsports and GM, the series will trace the creation of F1’s newest operation as they get set to debut at next year’s season opener in Australia.

Reeves’ own KR+SH company will partner with North One on the production, with the Hollywood star serving as host and executive producer a few months on from his Emmy win for the acclaimed Disney+ docuseries Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story.

It will be developed by Emmy-winning director and executive producer Simon Hammerson and three-time BAFTA-winning executive producer Neil Duncanson.

Audiences are promised “an intimate look at the unique challenges of assembling a competitive team on an accelerated timeline”, while receiving “a first-hand account of the vision behind establishing a distinctly American presence in a sport long dominated by European powerhouses”.

The series is set to air before Cadillac’s debut at Melbourne’s Albert Park in March 2026.

“I’m very honored and excited to be a part of telling the remarkable Cadillac Formula 1 Team story and its incredible journey into the world of Formula 1 racing,” said Reeves.

“Our goal with the docuseries is to bring audiences into the heart of this journey and showcase what it takes to participate in one of the most exclusive sports arenas in the world.”

Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports and the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, said: “This is a story of bold ambition and relentless drive. We’re honored to work with Keanu, whose passion and knowledge of racing runs deep, and proud to partner with GM on this incredible story.

“We have an opportunity to welcome a new generation of fans to Formula 1 and Keanu’s creativity is the perfect spark to ignite that journey.”

Mark Reuss, GM President, added: “General Motors and TWG Motorsports joined forces on a bold mission – to build a uniquely American Formula 1 team.

“It’s a thrill to have Keanu Reeves document the Cadillac Formula 1 Team’s journey to our first season in the FIA Formula One World Championship.”

Cadillac, who are yet to name either of their two drivers for 2026, will initially use Ferrari power units when they enter the sport, before running their own engines in the future.