Formula 1 | Boxing-style introduction to Austin

During the next United States Grand Prix a curious initiative by Liberty Media will debut: the famous announcer Michael Buffer, in the moments before the start of the race, will present the drivers on the starting grid. “I have been involved in some of the biggest sporting events around the world and have featured most of the greatest boxers of the modern era” – declared Buffer, known to the general public for his spectacular way of presenting boxing athletes. "Now it's time to introduce the best drivers in the world. They are stars of the show and I want to present them with the energy and adrenaline they deserve before they get into the car and rev up their powerful engines to race.".

The FIA, due to this stunt, will bring forward the opening time of the pit lane from 13pm local time to 30pm: the initiative was embraced by all the teams: “The period leading up to the start of a Formula 1 Grand Prix is ​​always very spectacular and we are pleased to be able to make it even more exciting both for the public present on the track and for those on television." – declared the race director Charlie whiting.

Federico Martino