Kyle Busch Reveals Why He Never Raced in Formula 1 and How It Gives Off 'Princess Vibes'

Kyle Busch isn’t shy when it comes to speaking his mind—especially when comparing the world of NASCAR to Formula 1. During a candid conversation on Bert Kreischer’s cooking show, the two-time Cup Series champion opened up about why he never made the leap to F1 and what he really thinks about the culture surrounding the sport.

“I’m turning 40,” Busch admitted. “So the time might’ve passed. But in my prime, around 33 to 38, I probably could’ve done it… I was good. I could have done it. I’m just too big.” Standing at 6’1” and weighing 200 pounds, Busch explained that F1 drivers are often “littler guys” —closer to ‘jockeys.’

But beyond physical constraints, Busch pointed to a deeper difference: culture.

Isn’t it wild that F1 has this princess vibe?” Kreischer mused. “Like the Prince of Monaco was there. ‘What are you wearing?’ And most of them aren’t even fans—they just want to be seen.”

Busch agreed, throwing in his own take: “It’s kind of like going to the Super Bowl,” he said, “but just for the parties. You’re not there for the game. You just want to be seen.”