The F1 Circus has been circling the American landscape for a long time now. And with their latest collaboration, they have bagged another legend as part of their ever-growing family in the USA. None other than 2x Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning. NFL Royalty, who needs no introduction and is a household name in America. Right up there with Tom Brady as one of the best ones to ever do it.
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And after his retirement, Manning only decided to excel further. Opening his own production house named after his famous phrase, “Omaha Productions” has been on the cutting edge of sports media in this decade. Estimated to be worth around $400 Million, the elder Manning brother has changed the game for the better.
And the Sheriff has decided to enter the world of F1 with a new show starring a celebrity F1 fan, Will Arnett. Now a regular for the audience, the broody voice of BoJack Horseman will be hosting along with fan favorite Grand Prix Winner Daniel Ricciardo.
The Grandstand Will Cover 3 Race Telecasts ft. Will Arnett & Daniel Ricciardo
Their Manningcast show catered to the needs of the public. The demand for a personality-filled presentation comes straight from someone who has been under those very lights and gone through those very situations, but at the same time is willing to make a light moment out of it, because sports inherently is about having a tonne of fun.
Called ‘The Grandstand’, the show will follow a similar format to the one popularized by Manningcast. Eli & Peyton Manning’s chemistry on the show is a big reason why it works, and people are enjoying this modern version of live sports presentation.
Given how successful these newer ventures like ManningCast & Pat McAfee Show have proven to be, this looks like a good next step for the growth of F1 in America. Although, it might be noteworthy to note that Will Arnett has already tried his hand at F1 media, with a podcast starring 2x F1 champ Mika Hakkinen, and sadly it did not resonate with a large audience.
Peyton Manning gives Will Arnett a second chance with Ricciardo
So this is again an experiment to see how well the audiences are taking to this new sport, in a country with plenty of sporting culture to go around. And given Ricciardo & Will Arnett’s Dynamic personalities, fireworks are almost a given.
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Talking about the new project, the Redbull Reserve Driver said, “This is going to be a hoot! 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!”
Spirits are high and plans are in place, but still remains to be seen if there’s an audience ready for this!
