{"id":305937,"date":"2023-06-09T06:39:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T06:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=305937"},"modified":"2023-06-09T06:59:40","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T06:59:40","slug":"buckle-up-ricciardo-set-for-fresh-f1-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=305937","title":{"rendered":"'Buckle up': Ricciardo set for fresh F1 debut"},"content":{"rendered":"

Daniel Ricciardo<\/a> is set to make his F1<\/a> debut of a different kind later in the season.<\/p>\n

The Red Bull<\/a> reserve driver has been hired by ESPN to be a part of their commentary team for the remaining North American races this season.<\/p>\n

Starting at next weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, Ricciardo will host 'The Grandstand' with comedian Will Arnett.<\/p>\n

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He will also present the show at the US Grand Prix in Austin, followed by the Las Vegas Grand Prix.<\/p>\n

"This is going to be a hoot," Ricciardo said.<\/p>\n

\"Daniel<\/p>\n

"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.<\/p>\n

"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!"<\/p>\n

It's unclear if the program will be broadcast in Australia.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Ricciardo has revealed his break from the sport has left him re-energised as he battles for a spot back in the top echelon of world motorsport.<\/p>\n

The West-Aussie is set to drive an F1 car for the first time since last season's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix when he completes a tyre test following the British Grand Prix next month.<\/p>\n

The Canadian Grand Prix will be held around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on the lle Notre-Dame in Montreal on Monday morning week (AEST).<\/p>\n

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