Story Productions’ new docuseries Formula Dreams launches on HBO Max Latam on 5th January 2024

Created entirely in-house by Showrunner Nick Story and Executive Producer Isabel de Almeida Prado and their team, Formula Dreams is an emotionally-charged 10-part documentary series following the story of a group of feisty children, aged 8-12 years old, who are growing up in the fast lane of competitive karting.

Story Productions developed, produced, filmed and edited the full ten-part series, which has been delivered to HBO Max for release on January 5th. Formula Dreams marks a major new chapter for Story Productions as we expand beyond our well-established role as one of Brazil’s most trusted production services companies.

Over the course of the series we’ll meet Heitor, Antonella, Wagner, Gabriel, and Murilo — five young go-kart drivers who all share a dream: to be Brazil’s next Formula 1 star. But, for now, their sights are set on being crowned champion of the São Paulo Cup.

Heitor Farias, 8 years old, lives with his guardians in a motorhome next to the race track, in order to stay focused on his dream. Gabriel Koenigkan, 8, Heitor’s rival, has to conquer his nerves before each race. Antonella Bassani, 12 years old, has to fight for her place in a boy’s world. Wagner Santilli, 9, the group's underdog, deals with the frustration of being Heitor's sidekick. And Murilo Rocha, 8, the group's unofficial mascot, is steadily making his presence felt on the track and will challenge them all.

In Formula Dreams we’ll witness the adrenaline rush of victory, the depths of defeat, and the friendships made and lost in the world of competitive karting.

In this fast and unpredictable ride of a show, the story of this group of budding Ayrton Sennas will play out on and off the track. Who will win? Who will lose? And will any of them handle the pressure?

Nick Story, Showrunner, said: "I can’t wait for people to see Story’s first major creative project on their TV screens across Latam. Formula Dreams is about the most exciting adventure of our lives: growing up. I will always remember the first time I put my eye to the camera and pressed the record button: a group of kids wearing cool helmets, racing suits and chatting excitedly about their next race. This image blew my mind and I knew I had to tell their stories. It was otherworldly but also very familiar. Dreams are like roller coasters, they are scary but make us scream with joy and shape who we are. I hope the audience feels the cathartic experience of these young drivers and their families in their pursuit of their dreams."

Formula Dreams is a 10-part original series produced by Story Productions, in São Paulo, Brazil.