We honestly donโt know why it took this long for an F1 broadcaster to leverage the charms of Daniel Ricciardo for their commentary booth, but itโs finally happening with ESPNโs alternate telecast The Grandstand.
The eight-time grand prix winner, who is currently contracted as a reserve driver for Red Bull Racing, is getting behind the mic alongside actor-comedian Will Arnett (Arrested Development, BoJack Horseman) for the 2023 seasonโs remaining North American events. Starting with the forthcoming Montreal Grand Prix hosted at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
โThis is going to be a hoot!โ said Australiaโs most beloved export.
โAs youโd expect, Will and I are going to have some fun with the show, but weโre hoping it just feels like youโre watching F1 with your mates.โ
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โWe will have some amazing guests, plenty of laughs and with some luck, bring fans another step closer to the sport I love so much. Buckle up America!โ
Arnett added: โThe more I learn about Formula 1, the more Iโm intrigued by it.โ
โThe opportunity to work with [two-time F1 champion Mika Hakkinen] on my podcast was fantastic, and Iโm really looking forward to doing this show with Daniel. Weโre going to have fun, and so will the viewers.โ
ESPNโs The Grandstand is essentially an extension of the trend popularised by Monday Night Footballโs Manningcast featuring retired NFL quarterback greats slash brothers Peyton and Eli Manning; and is actually set to be produced by the formerโs Omaha Productions.
Once again, Daniel Ricciardo and Will Arnett will make their F1 commentary debuts on ESPNโs The Grandstand this weekend at the Montreal Grand Prix (June 18th) with United States Grand Prix (October 23rd) and Las Vegas Grand Prix (November 19th) to follow.
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โ ESPN (@espn) June 8, 2023
Daniel Ricciardo and Will Arnett are teaming up to produce an alternate F1 telecast at three races this year on ESPN ๐@ESPNF1 | @OmahaProd pic.twitter.com/G19f8RiPS0
