Netflix Fame Works Wonders as Guenther Steiner Eyes TV Debut With His Own Comedy Show

Guenther Steiner is an extremely charismatic person. We have seen a lot of him in Drive to Survive, but did you know that he is all set to transition from the racetrack to the television screen? Steiner’s widespread recognition is mainly thanks to his hilarious personality.

The Netflix Docuseries, thanks to its unfiltered nature, showed a side of a new side of Steiner. Now, thanks to his expertise and fame from the show, he will make his television debut soon! CBS recently announced a comedy where Guenther is playing a major role.

Guenther Steiner’s TV Expertise

CBS, in collaboration with Steiner, is currently in the early stages of developing the comedy as reported by Deadline. This show is a single-camera workplace comedy set in the world of sports. Reportedly, it will feature the “Steineresque” boss at the helm.

The Haas boss will take on the role of a non-writing executive producer for the upcoming project. The workplace comedy promises to showcase Steiner’s larger-than-life personality. Naturally, this should offer fans a humorous behind-the-scenes look at the intense and competitive world of Formula One.

The Netflix docuseries, launched in 2019, has become a global sensation. It provided fans with unprecedented access to the drivers and races of the Formula One World Championship. Drive to Survive recently completed its fifth season and recently renewed for a sixth year.

Drive to Survive propelled Steiner’s TV fame, thanks to his memorable and humorous moments on Drive to Survive. From being featured in the Aldi catalog to delivering candid and unforgettable quips, Steiner has solidified his place as one of the funniest personalities in the Formula One paddock.

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One of the standout moments occurred during the second season. Steiner attempted to restore order amidst in-fighting between his drivers, Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen. However, the aftermath was legendary.

Steiner’s Most Memorable Moment

After the teammates crashed each other out of the 2019 British Grand Prix, setting a record for the most F-bombs in under a minute, Steiner unleashed a legendary tirade. “I’ve had enough of both of you,” Steiner then exclaimed. “You let the f****** team down, me down, [when] I protected you all the time.”

His passionate outburst continued, addressing the financial stakes involved in Formula One: “Gene [Haas] spends 100 f****** million a year of his own f****** money which f****** wants to pull the plug and let everybody down because you are two f****** idiots?” The iconic moment reached its climax as Steiner declared, “This is not acceptable, and we will make changes. If it would be my decision now, I would sack them both.”

With such comedic gold coming from Steiner’s real-life experiences, fans can anticipate a hilarious and entertaining workplace comedy that brings the Formula One boss’s wit and humor to a broader audience on the small screen.

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As Steiner gears up for his TV debut, Formula One enthusiasts and comedy lovers alike are eagerly awaiting the laughter-filled journey that lies ahead.