star Will Buxton admits he’s uncertain whether or not he’ll proceed in his function on the hit present past the brand new season airing .
broadcaster and journalist Buxton has appeared on the docu-series because the present’s inception in 2019, along with his catchy explainers and memorable soundbites endearing him to a brand new fanbase that has emerged throughout the sport.
In recent times, Buxton has labored for F1TV as a presenter however introduced a shock departure final month, as he takes up a brand new function as lead commentator for Fox’s protection of for the 2025 season.
In consequence, Buxton won’t be a everlasting presence within the F1 paddock this 12 months, bringing into query his future on the Netflix collection.
“To be trustworthy with you, I don’t know,” he advised The Impartial, when requested whether or not the most recent collection, season seven, can be his final on Drive to Survive.
“They’ve all the time been very cautious to not present me in situ within the paddock, I’ve all the time simply been a speaking head in a room.
“So, I suppose that would proceed [with me] in the event that they wished to. I truly actually hope we are able to, that might be pretty.
“I’m not simply going to stroll out of the F1 paddock and all of a sudden not speak to all people that I’ve labored with. I’ll be again all year long, not on a TV display with F1, however I’ll be going to some races.
“The enjoyable half for me this 12 months, forward some of the thrilling F1 seasons in a very long time, is I get to get pleasure from this one as a fan. That’s actually thrilling for me.”
Season seven of Drive to Survive, chronicling the occasions of an entertaining 2024 season, is launched on Netflix on Friday 7 March.
Buxton, in the meantime, will likely be narrating proceedings on the first IndyCar race of the season, in St. Peterburg, Florida, this Sunday. Former IndyCar racer and F1 pundit James Hinchcliffe will likely be alongside him within the commentary field.
IndyCar races this 12 months may even be broadcast on Sky Sports activities F1 within the UK.
A full interview with Buxton will likely be printed on The Impartial later this week.
