Daniel Ricciardo admirably tries American accent for entire interview
Also below: F1 drivers attempted to play basketball, if you want more comedy.
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F1 title contender Max Verstappen chooses not to participate in Netflix’s Drive to Survive
“They would fake a lot of stuff.”
Danica Patrick joins Sky Sports F1 broadcast for U.S. Grand Prix
With Formula 1 returning to the United States, Sky Sports is adding an American voice to the coverage this weekend.
Reed Hastings: Netflix would consider bid for Formula 1 rights
ESPN holds American F1 rights through 2022.
NASCAR’s SVP of Media Brian Herbst talks L.A. Coliseum Clash and increasing ratings
NASCAR will race inside the L.A. Coliseum the week before the Super Bowl.
Streaming will “play a larger role” in NASCAR’s next TV contract, says senior VP Brian Herbst
That being said, don't expect NASCAR to immediately jump in the deep end on the streaming front.
Netflix’s ‘Schumacher’ doc walks fine line while telling story of F1 racing legend
Schumacher is worth watching for both longtime Formula 1 fans and those who have never watched a race.
Lewis Hamilton shares harrowing bathroom experience before F1 race
"It's going to haunt me for life."
Famed motorsports journalist and commentator Robin Miller passes away at 71
Miller had been battling cancer and leukemia. He wrote in July that "I never dreamed that a guy who writes stories about race drivers could impact people’s lives and instill so much passion. I’ve had the greatest life anyone can imagine, and I’ve been lucky enough to share it with the fans."
Netflix drops trailer for “Schumacher” documentary
The film will be out September 15th.
Will Smith, The Chainsmokers, and NASCAR collaborate on upcoming romantic comedy
Titled 'Clean Air,' the rom com will be set in the NASCAR world.
NBC VP of NASCAR production Jeff Behnke talks back-to-back “radio-style” broadcasts and the “jolt of energy” involved
"It gives fans and viewers an opportunity to feel the passion and the energy up close all the way around the track."
Long-time IndyCar and NASCAR announcer and “Voice of the 500” Bob Jenkins passes away at 73
"All I want to be remembered as is a race fan who got a job in radio or TV. And for some reason, people liked me."
