star Will Buxton admits he’s not sure 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 inside the sport.
Lately, 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.
Because of this, Buxton won’t be a everlasting presence within the F1 paddock this yr, bringing into query his future on the Netflix collection.
“To be trustworthy with you, I don’t know,” he instructed The Unbiased, when requested whether or not the newest collection, season seven, could be his final on Drive to Survive.
“They’ve at all times been very cautious to not present me in situ within the paddock, I’ve at all times simply been a speaking head in a room.
“So, I suppose that might proceed [with me] in the event that they needed to. I truly actually hope we are able to, that might be beautiful.
“I’m not simply going to stroll out of the F1 paddock and out of the blue not speak to all people that I’ve labored with. I’ll be again all year long, not on a TV display screen with F1, however I’ll be going to some races.
“The enjoyable half for me this yr, forward one of the thrilling F1 seasons in a very long time, is I get to take pleasure in 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, might 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 might be alongside him within the commentary field.
IndyCar races this yr may also be broadcast on Sky Sports activities F1 within the UK.
A full interview with Buxton might be printed on The Unbiased later this week.
