Comedian and television host Steve Harvey is scheduled to participate in a demonstration run event hosted by Red Bull. The event, set to take place in San Francisco, will feature Harvey driving the RB7, the Formula 1 champion car from 2011.
Harvey’s extensive career includes hosting popular television programs such as Family Feud, Celebrity Family Feud, and Judge Steve Harvey, as well as The Steve Harvey Morning Show. According to his Wikipedia profile, he previously hosted the Miss Universe competition.
Beyond his work in television, Harvey is also a comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He began his career in stand-up comedy in the early 1980s and has since received numerous accolades, including seven Daytime Emmy Awards, two Marconi Awards, and fourteen NAACP Image Awards. IMDb reports that his last stand-up show was in 2012.
In addition to his entertainment ventures, Harvey founded Steve Harvey Global in 2017, an entertainment company encompassing his production company, East 112, and other businesses. He has also authored four books, including the 2009 bestseller, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man. The official Steve Harvey website highlights his ongoing work and recent appearances.
This event offers a unique crossover between the worlds of entertainment and motorsports, potentially broadening the appeal of Formula 1 to a wider audience. Engaging public figures in motorsport events can help increase visibility and fan engagement, which is important for the continued growth of the sport.