LOS ANGELES — FOX Sports has named veteran broadcaster Will Buxton to handle play-by-play with James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell offering race analysis for the inaugural season of NTT IndyCar Series coverage on FOX.
Brad Zager, FOX Sports President of Production & Operations/Executive Producer made the announcement on Tuesday.
Buxton returns to the FOX Sports family having begun his network television career on SPEED Channel in 2010 as pit reporter for their Formula 1 coverage. His tenure reporting on motorsport began at the turn of the millennium, writing for F-1 Magazine before a stint as Director of Communications for the GP2 (F-2) championship, working with the likes of Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton.
His return to print journalism in 2008 coincided with his appointment as lead announcer for the GP2 world feed, which subsequently brought him to the attention of SPEED.
“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,” Buxton said. “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.”
Former IndyCar Series driver Hinchcliffe comes over to FOX from NBC Sports, where he worked alongside Bell on the network’s coverage of the series, as well as providing analysis for select IMSA races.
“I’m super excited to be part of the FOX Sports team heading into the 2025 season,” Hinchcliffe said. “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.”
Bell, a versatile American racer and 2001 Indy Lights (INDY NXT by Firestone) champion, moved to sports cars in 2012, racing for Alex Job Racing and winning the prestigious 12 Hours of Sebring on his first attempt. The California native, who competed in 10 Indianapolis 500s, also scored victories in the 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the GT-Am class in 2016.
“I got my start in television 21 years ago with the FOX Sports family of networks, working on SPEED Channel’s F-1 coverage,” Bell said. “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.”
Pam Miller will serve as FOX IndyCar producer, with Mitch Riggin handling the director role.
Pit reporters and the FOX Indy NXT by Firestone broadcast team will be announced at a later date.
