The Canadian GP hasn’t been a dull affair altogether. Even though the race won’t go down alongside the 2011 version of it, it still has some really good racing action going on. This then becomes the perfect race for Daniel Ricciardo to debut as an F1 pundit/commentator. That’s right, the Honey Badger and Canadian-born Hollywood star, Will Arnett will be hosting an alternate viewing experience at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
On the face of it, this is a very welcome pairing. However, in reality, things don’t seem to be going so well. The sport has made efforts to package the sport as appealing to the American fanbase. That being said, this idea has actually backfired!
Daniel Ricciardo will co-host an alternate ESPN F1 Telecast with Canadian-born Will Arnett for the upcoming Candian GP 🎉🇨🇦
He will also be part of similar broadcasts for the Austin and Las Vegas races later in the year 🙌🏼
Will you be tuning in? pic.twitter.com/RVXEm73mcp
— Motorsport.com (@Motorsport) June 9, 2023
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The main problem with this unique idea is the fact that Arnett doesn’t seem to be helping the cause. While Ricciardo has authority on the subject matter owing to his 8x race-winner accolade, Ricciardo & Co. have failed to impress the fans.
Fans react as Daniel Ricciardo and Will Arnett’s F1 show flops
Fans were really looking forward to the debut of this feature at the Canadian Grand Prix. But as soon as it kicked off, it seemed doomed to failure. Naturally, fans rushed to the social networking site, Twitter, to share their discontent and reactions.
One fan even commented, “This f**king sucks! This is unwatchable. Delete.”
Let’s take a look at just a few reactions from this horribly failed F1 gimmick featuring Daniel Ricciardo and Will Arnett.
Bruv. Let me tell you.
This Daniel Ricciardo watch a long ting is FUCKING AWFULLLLLL 😩😩😩😩
I had to switch off after 2 minutes these man are hardly talking 😂
— Quick Stop F1 Podcast (@QuickStopF1) June 18, 2023
This fucking sucks! This is unwatchable. Delete.
— Denis (@mtnbikerdenis) June 18, 2023
But it isn’t just the quality of the content that has caught the ire of fans. As it turns out, the actual show is not available to stream in Canada! That’s right, the Canadian GP-themed broadcast, cannot be broadcasted in the country.
Ironically you can’t watch The Grandstand (@danielricciardo and @arnettwill’s commentary of the #CanadaGP) in Canada.
— Connor Edwards (@connoredwards) June 18, 2023
Other than this, the main point of contention for the fans was the show itself. Ricciardo did a fine job. However, the main villain turned out to be the affable Arnett. The fans really weren’t kind to the Canadian actor.
No. Maybe they should’ve practiced somewhere, first.
— Denis (@mtnbikerdenis) June 18, 2023
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Fun to hear Ricciardo and Dempsey talk about the race and racing, but Will Arnett isn't at all qualified for this. Its a mess! He looks so confused and is just repeating what they tell him in his ear. Gonna have to turn the volume off for the rest of the race.
— Mimi Clarke (@MimerC) June 18, 2023
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Will you be tuning into the show when it returns in Austin and the much-awaited Las Vegas Grand Prix?