Shaq is back: O'Neal will perform as DJ Diesel during Formula One U.S. Grand Prix

Peter Blackstock, Austin American-Statesman
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Shaquille O'Neal will return to Austin for a DJ set at the Formula One United States Grand Prix Oct. 23.
Shaquille O'Neal will return to Austin for a DJ set at the Formula One United States Grand Prix Oct. 23.

Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal has been added to the festivities for this year's Formula One United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Under the pseudonym DJ Diesel, O'Neal will spin records after the final race on Oct. 23.

O'Neal will perform from "a lofted stage above the podium when fans are invited on to the track to celebrate," the venue noted in a Thursday news release announcing Shaq's appearance. It's the second straight year he's done a DJ Diesel set at the event.

Photos:Just a few pictures of Shaq vibing at F1 in Austin

Who else is performing during F1 weekend in Austin?

Following Shaq on the final race day will be a live performance from rock band Interpol. Music headliners for post-race concerts on the first two days will feature Green Day on Oct. 21 and Ed Sheeran on Oct. 22. Also recently added are two after-parties in downtown Austin featuring Zedd on Oct. 21 and Post Malone on Oct. 22.

All concerts at Circuit of the Americas are included with F1 admission. Three-day tickets are sold out; single-day tickets range from $59 to $259. The downtown after-parties have their own tickets for admission.

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