Acting
Feb 13, 1981
Portsmouth, England, UK
Will Buxton
Acting
Biography
Will Buxton, born on February 14, 1981, in Portsmouth, England, is a renowned British motorsport journalist and broadcaster. He began his career in 2002 with the Official Formula 1 Magazine, serving as a staff writer until its closure in 2004. In 2008, Buxton became the editor of GPWeek, a digital motorsport magazine, and provided live commentary for the GP2 Series and GP2 Asia Series. His expertise led him to roles as a pit-lane reporter for Speed Motorsports Channel and NBC Sports, covering Formula 1 and IndyCar races. In 2018, Buxton joined Formula 1 as the sport's first Digital Presenter, hosting features on the official F1 YouTube channel, including "Paddock Pass." He is also known for his appearances in the Netflix series "Formula 1: Drive to Survive," providing insights into the sport's inner workings. Beyond broadcasting, Buxton authored "Grand Prix: An Illustrated History of Formula 1," published in August 2024, offering a comprehensive look at the sport's evolution. His contributions have made him a respected figure in motorsport journalism, known for his engaging reporting and deep knowledge of Formula 1.
Feature Films (7)
The ultimate wish-fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won him a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.
Gran Turismo
Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.
F1
During Practice for the 2015 Indy 500 James Hinchcliffe (Dancing With the Stars, ABC) suffered a horrific crash that nearly cost him his life. This film tells the story of the fateful day and the Holmatro Safety Team heroes who saved his life. It also goes behind the scenes to see how the entire Indycar operation applies science to proactively prevent injuries and save lives.
Yellow Yellow Yellow: The Indycar Safety Team
The 2011 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP exceeded expectations with another record-breaking year as Sebastian Vettel became the youngest ever back-to-back FIA FORMULA ONE DRIVERS’ WORLD CHAMPION. He dominated from lights out in Australia with 11 wins out of 19 and creating a new record of 15 pole positions in a season (beating Nigel Mansell’s previous 1992 record). Some sterling drives from Mark Webber ensured RED BULL was the team to beat. Jenson Button outshone his team mate Lewis Hamilton in his second year with MCLAREN. The 2008 World Champion seemed to lose his way until he got back on track with a commanding win in Abu Dhabi. Fernando Alonso proved as determined as ever, wringing every inch of performance from the FERRARI to score 10 podium finishes.
He's Done It Again: The Official Review Of The 2011 FIA Formula One World Championship
The 2010 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP kept everyone guessing until the sun set on the stunning Abu Dhabi circuit. Four drivers battled it out to the bitter end, but it was Sebastian Vettel who became the youngest ever FIA FORMULA ONE DRIVERS' WORLD CHAMPION. 2010 marked the 60th anniversary of the FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. Nineteen races, covering all corners of the globe, provided the backdrop to an epic battle between three teams. FERRARI and MCLAREN have a long history of rivalry, but after just six years RED BULL have made their intentions clear. Six different drivers took their turn at the top of the table and the championship lead changed an impressive nine times! Experience the driver's perspective from the best On Board Camera action from every circuit. An additional forty minutes of exclusive extra features will take you behind the scenes and capture the heart of Vettel's victorious season.
Sebastian's Coming Of Age: The Official Review Of The 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship
Max Verstappen is the youngest Formula 1 driver of all times. The boy from Netherlands is ready to debut in his first Formula 1 race at age of 17, after being signed as official Formula 1 driver by Red Bull. He will drive in the minor team of the energy drink company, the Scuderia Toro Rosso. Max Verstappen will shine on track in front of the eyes of his dad, Jos Verstappen. Super Max Verstappen will protagonize some of the top, memorable and magic moments of the 2015 F1 season.
TH3 YOUNG3ST – MAX VERSTAPPEN
Television & Series (4)
Delve into the psyche of the Formula 1 driver. Former world champions, experts and journalists reveal the agony and ecstasy of winning (and losing) the world championship as they focus on an epic 2021 season, the breath-taking battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen and it's jaw-dropping finale.
Beyond All Limits
Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.
