Formula 1 set to co-produce family drama TV series

Formula 1 is onboard to co-produce a family drama TV series set in the high-stakes world of Grand Prix racing, marking the sport's first venture into scripted television.

According to entertainment industry news site Deadline, the series will be entitled 'One' and will star British actress Felicity Jones of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' and 'The Theory Of Everything' fame.

Jones is also involved as a producer of 'One', a project led by Bedrock Entertainment and renowned Hollywood writers Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby.

Bedrock is a joint venture between 'Band of Brothers' producer Tony To, 'True Detective' executive producer Dan Sackheim and ITV Studios America.

According to Deadline, 'One' - which will blend fiction with the real world of F1 - will focus on "the tumultuous ascension of a fictitious family-owned Formula 1 team as it contends with fierce personalities, ever-changing rivals, and multi-million-dollar stakes".

"It is an honour to be part of this unique and exciting partnership with Formula 1," commented Jones.

"The high stakes world of F1 continually delivers edge-of-your-seat drama and to have the opportunity to create a show based in this world is a thrilling prospect.

"I feel incredibly privileged to be working alongside this talented team including Mark and Hawk, Tony and the team at Bedrock Entertainment, and the whole team at F1 to bring our story to the screen."

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Bedrock's Tony To added: "One has been driven by our collective passions to tell the story of the characters who inhabit this unique world and what happens behind the scenes of the great and complex sport, while capturing the massive scope and scale of F1.

"We’re grateful that Felicity has graced us with her enduring commitment and talent and we are thrilled to collaborate with the team at Formula 1.

"We look forward to getting down to work with Mark, Hawk, and the One team to bring this global series to life."

"Felicity is one of the most talented and engaging actresses in the world," added Isabelle Stewart, Head of Original Content, Formula 1.

"We are thrilled to partner with her, Tony, Philippe, Mark and Hawk, to bring the glamorous, high-pressure and competitive inner workings of the world of Formula 1 to life for audiences across the globe."

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