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Australian racing driver Daniel Ricciardo and Canadian actor Will Arnett will co-host three alternate telecasts of Formula One races this season.

ESPN announced that the pair will team up for the Canadian Grand Prix on June 18, the United States Grand Prix from Austin on October 22, and the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 18 for a show titled 'The Grandstand'.

In a press release, Ricciardo expressed his eagerness to break into American television. 

'This is going to be a hoot!' said Ricciardo. 'As you'd expect Will and I are going to have some fun with the show, but we're hoping it just feels like you're watching F1 with your mates. 

'We will have some amazing guests, plenty of laughs and with some luck, bring fans another step closer to the sport I love so much. Buckle up America!'