Will Buxton is a prominent motorsport broadcaster, pundit, journalist, and New York Times best-selling author who has established himself as a leading voice in Formula 1 and IndyCar, gaining global recognition through Netflix’s groundbreaking docuseries Drive to Survive. Having now completed his first year as lead commentator for the IndyCar... Read more
Will Buxton is a prominent motorsport broadcaster, pundit, journalist, and New York Times best-selling author who has established himself as a leading voice in Formula 1 and IndyCar, gaining global recognition through Netflix’s groundbreaking docuseries Drive to Survive.
Having now completed his first year as lead commentator for the IndyCar Series on FOX, Will continues to expand his influence across the motorsport world. He featured as himself in the 2025 Hollydwood blockbuster F1: The Movie – the highest-grossing sports film of all time – starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem and Kerry Condon. Released by Warner Bros. and Apple, the film will begin streaming on Apple TV+ this December.
Will is widely recognised for his insightful commentary, in-depth interviews, and ability to bring the human side of racing to life. As one of the key contributors in Formula 1: Drive to Survive, his candid analysis and vibrant energy have helped bring the sport to millions of new fans worldwide.
Beyond his on-screen work, Will is an accomplished author, with his newest offering ‘Grand Prix; An Illustrated History of Formula 1’ cementing his status as a New York Times bestseller. In 2019 he released the critically acclaimed ‘My Greatest Defeat’, a book that delves into the untold struggles and personal challenges faced by some of the biggest names in motorsport. Featuring interviews with legendary drivers, the book offers a rare glimpse into the resilience and determination required to succeed in one of the most demanding sports on the planet.
Will’s strength as a broadcaster and writer lies in his ability to humanise a high-tech, high-stakes sport. This talk explores how authentic storytelling builds trust, inspires loyalty, and cuts through noise – whether in media, leadership, branding, or internal culture.
Will shares his personal journey of career transformation – from print journalism and PR to becoming a leading broadcast voice in Formula 1. Having taken bold professional leaps, including a major career shift in his 40s to the IndyCar paddock (and Hollywood silver screen), he offers an honest, relatable perspective...
From the pit wall to the podium, Will has spent over two decades embedded in the high-stakes world of motorsport. In this talk, he explores the mindset, discipline, and culture that drive elite performance in Formula 1 and how those same principles can be applied in business, leadership, and beyond.
Formula 1 has always been a testbed for innovation and, today, artificial intelligence is accelerating change faster than ever before. From performance modelling and race strategy to logistics and fan engagement, AI is redefining how teams operate in the cost-cap era, where efficiency is everything. Drawing on exclusive insights from...
Behind every F1 victory is a team of hundreds working in complete harmony under extraordinary pressure. Drawing from real-world experiences in the paddock, Will reveals how trust, communication, and shared goals power some of the most effective teams in global sport and how those lessons translate to any high-functioning workplace.
Based on Will Buxton’s acclaimed book, this talk explores the untold stories of the darkest moments in the careers of world-class drivers. With insight and empathy, Will reveals what icons like Mario Andretti, Damon Hill, and Alain Prost learned from defeat and how those same lessons in vulnerability, perspective and...
As one of the key voices in Netflix’s Formula 1: Drive to Survive and a production contributor and on-screen presence in the F1 movie starring Brad Pitt, Will Buxton offers a rare, insider’s view on the intersection of sport, storytelling and the silver screen. He explores why Drive to Survive...