List of Sky Sports F1 presenters for the 2025/26 season
When Sky Sports F1 fans tune in for the first race, they will get insights from an expected lineup of presenters, including Martin Brundle, Craig Slaters, Tred Kravitz and Nico Rosberg. The team consists of former F1 drivers and seasoned reporters and commentators who understand the sport’s complexities. TUKO.co.ke spoke exclusively with Dean Piper, a veteran media personality based in the United Kingdom and publicist to Natalie Pinkham, one of the prominent presenters on Sky Sports F1.
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Key takeaways
- Three-time W Series champion Jamie Chadwick is a Sky Sports F1 team’s new addition.
- Natalie Pinkham is among the notable female F1 commentators. She was the first to commentate on a race on British television.
- Harry Benjamin, who replaced David Croft in three races in 2024, is one of two Sky Sports commentators.
- The 2025.26 season is Rachel Brookes’s 14th season working with the Sky Sports team.
- David Croft, Simon Lazenby, and Rachel Brookes have been part of the Sky Sports F1 team since the network began in 2012.
Sky Sports F1 presenters for the 2025/26 season
This Sky Sports F1 presenters list was compiled after evaluating several factors, including experience and credibility. We also relied on information from Sky Sports and Express for the most accurate information.
From grid walks to pit-lane views and live interviews, the following team is responsible for Sky Sports F1 coverage.
1. Simon Lazenby
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- Full name: Simon James Lazenby
- Nationality: British
- Alma mater: Durham University
Simon Lazenby is Sky Sports F1 lead presenter, a role he has held since the channel began in 2012. He does the buildup from the ground, including pre and post-race analysis and interviews. Before this, Lazenby was a rugby presenter between 2002 and 2012.
2. Natalie Pinkham
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- Full name: Natalie Jane Pinkham
- Nationality: British
- Alma mater: University of Nottingham
Natalie Pinkham is among the long-standing female F1 presenters on the Sky team. She has been there from the beginning and made history in 2023 after she became the first woman to commentate on British television.
“I realised that they were not asking me to be the next David Croft - they were asking me to initiate a conversation and be a conduit for the fans, asking questions to the two ex-drivers I had in the box with me,” she told Females in Motorsport.
Interview with Natalie Pinkham's publicist
In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, Dean Piper, a veteran media personality based in the United Kingdom and publicist to Natalie Pinkham, shared insights on working with the Sky Sports F1 presenter, her journey in Formula 1 commentary and what she’s like behind the scenes.
Q: As a media personality close to Natalie Pinkham, what has her journey into Formula 1 broadcasting been like, and how has she established herself as one of the key presenters on Sky Sports F1?
Natalie is one of the most giving and open people I know. She’s a grafter and ensures every element of her role at Sky Sports F1 is her number one priority - aside from being a mother of two children. She has a lot to juggle and with that come sacrifices to her personal life. The reality is she loves her job and has made a name for herself in the industry because of that epic work ethic. There’s nobody trailblazing like she does for women too. She’s fought hard to map out her career in the industry and she was one of the first women in the pit lanes. With that hard work comes a lot of respect from her peers.
Q: What, in your opinion, makes Natalie stand out as a presenter? Does she have any particular strengths that showcase her unique approach to Formula 1 coverage?
Knowledge is power when you work within sports. Natalie knows every aspect of the drivers' lives, the teams that compete and she fully understands what the fans want to see and hear from her as a reporter and anchor. She’s there to deliver the best insight into F1 and she does that so well. I’d like to think she’s an inspiration to young girls and women coming through into the industry too. As somebody who has achieved so much in, let’s face it, predominantly a man’s world.
Q: You have interacted with her professionally. What is she like behind the scenes, and how does she prepare for race weekends and interviews with drivers or team staff?
Her family and being a mum come first. As her kids have gotten slightly older, she’s able to do more of the farther field races. But when the kids were young, she had to prioritise their well-being and her home life. She’s now in a position where she’s able to get around the world more easily and can do slightly longer stays. And sometimes the kids and her husband will come along. She’s an inspiration with the amount of work and charitable commitments she’s able to continue to do with a very busy schedule.
Q: How do you feel her presence on Sky Sports F1 has been received by fans and what more can they expect from her role ahead of the 2026 F1 season?
Natalie’s so synonymous with F1 now and she’s forged her way into such a pivotal role in Sky Sports F1. She’s a decent human being and that goes a long way in this day and age. She’s a team player, she knows her stuff and she’s made a mark on the industry because she loves it so much. I hope that hard work reflects with the fanbase and they see just how much commitment to the sport she’s made over the years. It’s a balancing act with a personal life and she might make it look easy, but it has had its challenges. She’s very much the definition of Girl Power if you ask me.
3. Ted Kravitz
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- Full name: Theodore Joseph Nathaniel Slotover
- Nationality: British
- Alma mater: City of London School, University of Exeter
Ted Kravitz is a respected F1 presenter known for his technical expertise. He is a pit lane reporter for the Sky Sports F1 team and the producer of Ted’s Notebook, through which he analyses every race weekend from the paddock. Before joining Sky, he worked at BBC and ITV.
4. Rachel Brookes
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- Full name: Rachel Brookes
- Nationality: British
- Alma mater: University of Birmingham
Rachel Brookes has been part of Sky Sports since 2009 and the F1 team since its inception. This will be her 14th season on the team, for which she often reports from the paddock, interviewing drivers before and after the race. Previously, she hosted a Formula One podcast on TalkSport.
5. Craig Slater
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- Full name: Craig Slater
- Nationality: British
Craig Slater provides in-depth analysis and interviews with prominent individuals in Formula One. His ability to engage highly with the drivers and viewers makes him a favourite. For example, he got the M4X tribute shaved on his hair, a move the Dutch driver approved.
Sky Sports F1 commentators
Sky Sports has two commentators for the 2025/26 season. They are:
6. David Croft
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- Full name: David Michael Croft
- Nationality: British
- Wife: Laura Bradley
David Croft has been the lead commentator of Sky Sports F1 since 2012. He is the “voice of F1” as he has cemented his reputation for describing events on the race track. Before joining Sky, Croft was a commentator on BBC and solidified his place in motorsports journalism history.
7. Harry Benjamin
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- Full name: Harry Benjamin
- Nationality: British
- Alma mater: University of East Anglia, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Harry Benjamin has made a name for himself in F1 circles. In 2024, he replaced David Croft at the Imola GP, the Austrian GP and the Azerbaijan GP, raising his profile and presenting select races. In 2023, Benjamin presented the first F1 Kids broadcast from Hungary.
Pundits and analysts
Apart from presenters and commentators who bring the action to fans, Sky incorporates pundits and analysts to provide meaning to the races.
8. Martin Brundle
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- Full name: Martin John Brundle
- Nationality: British
- Teams: Williams, Benneton, McLaren
Martin Brundle is a regular analyst on Sky Sports F1 team. As a former driver, he provides the driver's perspective of the race. Brundle has been with Sky since 2012 when it secured F1 broadcasting rights.
He is known for his grid walks during the event. Previously, he worked at the BBC between 2009 and 2011 and at ITV between 1997 and 2008.
9. Jenson Button
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- Full name: Jenson Alexander Lyons Button
- Nationality: British
- Teams: McLaren, Honda, Renault
Jenson Button is a former British driver and a 2009 F1 World Champion. He was active in the sport between 2000 and 2017. After his racing career ended, he transitioned into broadcasting and has been part of Sky Sports since 2018. He continues as a pundit on the team in 2025/26.
10. Nico Rosberg
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- Full name: Nico Erik Rosberg
- Nationality: German
- Teams: Mercedez Benz, Williams
Rosberg won his only Formula One championship in 2016 after which he retired. He began his punditry role and appeared on RTL German and Sky Sports. He has been part of Sky since 2018 and retains his place as a pundit and analyst.
11. Jacques Villeneuve
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- Full name: Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve
- Nationality: Canadian
- Teams: Williams, Sauber, Renault
Jacques is another former driver on the Sky Sports F1 team. The 1997 World Championship debuted in 2024 during the Canadian Grand Prix and returned for selected events.
He is now part of Sky’s season-ling F1 team during which he will provide technical analysis of the sport based on his extensive driving experience.
12. Naomi Schiff
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- Full name: Naomi Schiff-Dedieu
- Nationality: Rwandan-Belgian
- Series: South African Formula Volkswagen Championship, Clio Cup China Series
Naomi Schiff joined the Sky Sports team in 2022 as a co-presenter on the Any Driven Monday show and a pundit, making her the first female pundit on the team. Before her broadcasting career, she was a driver and won the Clio Cup Asia series and the KTM Xbow battle.
13. Bernie Collins
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- Full name: Bernadette "Bernie" Collins
- Nationality: British
- Alma mater: Queen’s University Belfast
Bernie worked as a race strategy engineer and is now a strategy analyst for Sky Sports F1. She joined the team in 2023 and appeared in select races.
14. Karun Chandhok
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- Full name: Karun Chandhok
- Nationality: indian
- Teams: Team Lotus, HRT
Karun Chandhok is a former F1 driver who competed between 2010 and 2011. After his career ended, he started broadcasting and worked for BBC and Channel 4. In 2022, Chandhok joined Sky Sports as an analyst, an occasional commentator and a pit-lane reporter.
15. Danica Patrick
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- Full name: Danica Sue Patrick
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: March 25, 1982
Danica Patrick started working as a Sky Sports F1 pundit in 2021. However, she has attracted criticism from fans and even fellow broadcaster David Coulthard for saying that women do not have a chance to make it to the pinnacle of motorsport.
When Sky revealed its 2025/26 team, fans expressed disappointment at her inclusion. Furthermore, Patrick was dropped from F1’s Drive to Survive series.
16. Jamie Chadwick
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- Full name: Jamie Laura Chadwick
- Date of birth: May 20, 1998
- Series: Indy NXT, W Series, Extreme E
Jamie Chadwick is the latest addition to the Sky Sports F1 team bringing fresh insights and expertise to the team. She is an experienced driver having won the W Series thrice, the MRF Challenge, and the British GT Championship.
17. Anthony Davidson
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- Full name: Anthony Denis Davidson
- Date of birth: April 18, 1979
- Teams: Minardi, BAR, Super Aguri
Anthony Davidson’s first stint at Sky began in 2012 and ran until 2014. He left to join Channel 4 where he worked until 2019, returning to Sky Sports as part of the 2025/26 team. Before this, Anthony worked for the BBC and the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Final word
The Sky Sports F1 presenters lineup includes familiar faces viewers recognise and enjoy. This experienced team will deliver coverage of the 24-race season across five continents.
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