F1: Ricciardo making F1 commentary debut this weekend

–by Mark Cipolloni–

Daniel Ricciardo will make his TV commentary debut this weekend at the Canadian GP with ESPN’s 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 for three races this season, starting with the forthcoming Montreal Grand Prix hosted at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

“This is going to be a hoot!” said Ricciardo.

“As you’d expect, Will and I are going to have some fun with the show, but we’re hoping it just feels like you’re watching F1 with your mates.”

“We 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!”

Arnett added: “The more I learn about Formula 1, the more I‘m intrigued by it.”

ESPN’s The Grandstand is essentially an extension of the trend popularized by Monday Night Football‘s Manningcast featuring retired NFL quarterback greats slash brothers Peyton and Eli Manning; and is actually set to be produced by the former’s Omaha Productions.

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— ESPN (@espn) June 8, 2023