THE Formula 1 season always brings with it high-octane drama as the drivers hit the track to defeat the competition and end the season on top.
Sky Sports has an array of star hosts and former champs who lead fans through the action from the commentary box, around the paddock and on the grid.
Who are the Sky F1 presenters?
As usual Sky has an impressive presenting line-up for Formula 1’s 2023 season.
There are many familiar faces who feature as the UK broadcaster rotates its crew throughout the racing calendar.
The season kicked off on March 5 in Bahrain, and will conclude on November 26, 2023, in Abu Dhabi.
A line-up of 14 presenters lead fans through the action on Sky.
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Jenson Button
Formula 1 driver and 2009 World Champion Jenson Button is one of SKy Sports’ experts in 2023.
He first appeared on Sky F1’s coverage for the 2018 British Grand Prix, and was an instant hit with viewers.
Button then became part of the presenting team in 2019.
Rachel Brookes
Starting her career in radio, presenter Rachel Brookes now works full time for Sky Sports News.
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She is well-known for her contributions as a pit-lane reporter.
However, Brookes has occasionally filled in for Simon Lazenby as the channel’s lead anchor.
Martin Brundle
Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has had an incredible career which saw him first become a commentator in 1997.
He learned his trade from the late Murray Walker, and is now considered one of F1’s most popular presenters.
For the 2023 season Martin is working as the lead analyst for the Sky F1 coverage.
Karun Chandhok
Former HRT racing driver Karun Chandhok first appeared on Sky in 2012, and worked with them for three years.
After that, he headed over to Channel 4 to become their main pit-lane reporter between 2016 and 2018.
However, Chandhok rejoined the Sky team in 2019.
Bernie Collins
Hailing from Northern Ireland, Bernie Collins is the newest addition to the Sky F1 presenting line-up.
Prior to landing the job she worked as a race strategist for Aston Martin until the end of 2022.
The talented star started her career at McLaren as a performance engineer.
David Croft
Former BBC F1 radio commentator David Croft was appointed as Sky F1’s lead commentator in 2012.
Since then, he has become the voice of Sky F1.
Over the years he has become hugely popular with viewers and Formula 1 fans.
Anthony Davidson
Former Super Aguri F1 race driver Anthony Davidson started his presenting career on BBC Radio 5’s coverage of Formula 1.
After his hugely successful career as a sportscar driver in the WEC, he was added to Sky’s line-up for the 2012 season.
Davidson is best known for the “Sky Pad” – the channel’s famous paddock screen that allows him to quiz drivers whilst looking at an action replay.
Damon Hill
F1 World Champion Damon Hill was brought in by Sky F1 as an expert analyst during the 2012 season.
He is best known for his 1996 F1 win, and therefore brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Hill is well-known for being able to offer insight from his own days as a racing driver and also comparing how modern-day drivers face new challenges.
Ted Kravitz
Long-time broadcaster Ted Kravitz has been around since the days of ITV’s early coverage of the sport.
He started off as a producer, before becoming the channel’s pit-lane reporter.
Kravitz continued this job until 2011, before taking up a position with Sky for the 2012 season.
Simon Lazenby
Seasoned broadcaster Simon Lazenby is known for being Sky F1’s lead anchor.
He is the key presenter who keeps the show on the road.
Lazenby opens the live coverage and orchestrates the expert team of pundits and reporters.
Danica Patrick
American racing legend Danica Patrick joined the Sky line-up as a pundit for the 2021 United States Grand Prix.
Appearing on the coverage of races in Canada, the United States and Mexico in 2022, she reprised her role for 2023.
She also formed part of Sky’s European race coverage, featuring at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Natalie Pinkham
Following her successful coverage of the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2009 alongside Steve Rider, Natalie Pinkham became BBC Radio 5’s pit-lane reporter for the 2011 season.
Since switching to Sky F1’s coverage, she has gradually become a prominent member of the presenting line-up.
In 2021, Pinkham became the first female lead commentator for a Formula 1 session in the UK.
Nico Rosberg
Former F1 World Champion Nico Rosberg has proven very popular as a Sky F1 reporter.
He won the title in 2016, topping teammate and rival Lewis Hamilton.
Rosberg immediately called it a day in Formula 1 after winning.
He became the first reigning champion to retire since 1993.
Naomi Schiff
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She appeared in the W Series before being appointed as their Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador.
Presenting the Mercedes F1 team launch alongside Natalie Pinkham in 2022, Schiff was then brought onboard as a regular contributor to Sky F1’s coverage.
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