Fox Broadcasting announced on Tuesday morning and INDYCAR Content Day that Will Buxton will lead their NTT INDYCAR SERIES coverage from February 28 – March 2 with the Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg presented by RP Funding. Buxton will lead the play-by-play commentary alongside former NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver and NBC Sports commentator James Hinchcliffe, while Townsend Bell will be an expert analyst.
Speaking about his new role, Will Buxton said:
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be embarking on this new and incredibly exciting opportunity to return to FOX, exactly 15 years after SPEED Channel offered a young and very green reporter his first break on network TV. “I’ve been a fan of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for as long as I’ve been watching racing cars and have always marveled at the skill and bravery of its incredible drivers. To have the chance to tell their stories and call their races is a dream come true, and something I never imagined I’d have the honor of doing. It’s a tremendous responsibility, and not one I take lightly.”
James Hinchcliffe commented on the announcement saying:
“I’m super excited to be part of the FOX Sports team heading into the 2025 season. “FOX Sports comes in with huge goals of growing the sport, something I’m incredibly passionate about. It’s fantastic to be reunited with Townsend, and it’s a massive win for the sport to bring in Will Buxton.”
Townsend Bell heads to FOX from NBC Sports and speaking about the news, he commented saying:
“I got my start in television 21 years ago with the FOX Sports family of networks, working on SPEED Channel’s F1 coverage. “It’s really cool to see things come full circle, especially with INDYCAR, which has been my home for so long. FOX Sports and INDYCAR will be a powerful combination.”
Fox will announce their pit-lane reporters at a later date.