He is well-known to fans of Netflix’s “Drive to Survive,” where he offers detailed analysis of each season’s progress. Will Buxton, an important member of the F1TV presenting team, recently made an appearance on the Red Flags Podcast, sharing his extensive experience in Formula 1’s paddock through a series of rapid-fire questions. With a career spanning more than ten years in motorsport journalism, having contributed to Speed and NBC Sports before joining F1TV, Buxton’s expertise is highly respected. He is also familiar to viewers of Netflix’s “Drive to Survive,” where he provides thorough analysis of each season’s developments.
One notable moment in Buxton’s career involved his criticism of Sergio Perez’s performance at the 2018 Singapore Grand Prix, suggesting that Perez appeared inexperienced following collisions with Esteban Ocon and Sergey Sirotkin. This commentary resulted in a private confrontation with Perez after the series aired. Buxton openly shared his opinions on the drivers, noting that Lance Stroll is the least enthusiastic about interviews, in contrast to Carlos Sainz who is full of enthusiasm. Initially, Daniel Ricciardo would have been Buxton’s choice for the most engaging interviewee if it weren’t for his difficult start to the 2024 season.
Despite being only 25 years old, Lance Stroll has demonstrated the resilience of a seasoned veteran with 146 Grand Prix starts. His entry into F1 in 2017 with Williams made him the second-youngest driver in the sport, second only to Max Verstappen. Stroll has achieved three podium finishes, with his most recent one at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix. This victory came after a series of fortunate events, including a pit-stop mistake and a puncture that affected George Russell, allowing Stroll to claim the podium. Another notable result for Stroll was a third-place finish at an unpredictable race in Italy, which was won by Pierre Gasly.
Stroll’s career has been the subject of scrutiny, with opinions divided on his potential in the sport. Eddie Jordan, a former F1 team boss, expressed uncertainty about Lawrence Stroll’s continued leadership of the team. Similarly, journalist Joe Saward raised doubts about Lance Stroll’s speed and motivation to win races, sparking an ongoing debate about his abilities and future in Formula 1.