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Jan Delay Chooses 'Formel Eins' Nostalgia Over Formula 1 and Voices Parrot in Animated Film

Reaffirming his love for the ARD music show, he signed on as the voice of a race-commentating parrot in the animated feature premiering July 24

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Overview

  • The 49-year-old Hamburg musician told Deutsche Presse-Agentur that his passion applies only to the former ARD music video program, not to contemporary motorsport.
  • The upcoming film, produced for Europa-Park’s 50th anniversary, centers on Edda the mouse and her dream to become a racecar driver.
  • Delay’s parrot character provides comedic commentary on race action, marking his latest contribution to family animation.
  • 'Grand Prix of Europe' opens in cinemas on July 24 as part of Europa-Park’s 50th anniversary celebrations in Rust.
  • The role builds on Delay’s established dubbing résumé, which includes Rabe Socke, Biene Maja’s Willi and Vector from the German version of 'Despicable Me'.