Whisper Partners with Affleck and Damon for F1 Documentary
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Adrian Newey Documentary in the Works from Whisper adn artists Equity
Production company Whisper has partnered with Ben Affleck and matt Damon’s Artists Equity to produce a feature-length documentary charting the career of adrian Newey, Formula 1’s most triumphant designer. The declaration was made on November 21, 2024, by Sport Industry Biz.
About Adrian Newey
adrian Newey is a British aerospace engineer and Formula One designer. He is renowned for his innovative aerodynamic designs and has played a pivotal role in the success of multiple Formula One teams. Newey’s designs have led to a total of 20 Formula One World Championship titles – 11 Constructors’ Championships and 9 Drivers’ Championships - a record in the sport. Red Bull details his extensive career and achievements.
His career began in motorsport with March Engineering in 1980. He then moved to Arrows,followed by a highly successful period at Williams,where he designed championship-winning cars in the early 1990s. He later joined McLaren, contributing to further championship victories before moving to Red Bull Racing in 2006. He currently holds the position of Chief Technical Officer at Red Bull Racing.
The Production Companies
Whisper: Whisper is a UK-based production company with meaningful experience in sports broadcasting and documentary filmmaking. They served as the production partner for Channel 4’s Formula 1 coverage and have produced acclaimed documentaries such as Ben Stokes: Phoenix From The Ashes and Sven. Whisper’s website showcases their portfolio. They were nominated for ‘Production Company of the Year’ at the 2025 Sport Industry awards, as reported by Sport Industry Biz.
Artists Equity: Founded by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, artists Equity is a production company focused on creator-led storytelling. They aim to provide filmmakers with greater creative control and equity in their projects. The Hollywood Reporter provides details on the company’s mission and founding.
Formula 1’s Growing Appeal
The documentary comes at a time of increasing global interest in Formula 1, fueled in part by the popular Netflix series Drive to Survive. The series has significantly broadened the sport’s audience, notably in the United States.According to Formula 1’s official website, viewership continued to grow in 2023, reaching record numbers across television, digital platforms, and social media.
| Year | Total Cumulative Viewership (Global) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4.5 billion |
| 2023 | 5.5 billion |
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