Sky F1 pundit line-up: Who is presenting and commentating on 2026 season?

Sky Sports have unveiled their punditry line-up ahead of the new 24-race campaign F1Sky F1 pundit line-up: Who is presenting and commentating on 2026 season?Sky Sports have unveiled their punditry line-up ahead of the new 24-race campaignKieran Jackson Friday 06 March 2026 03:14 GMTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popoverBehind the scenes: Watch Sky Sports' "spotter" directing cameras around the dartboardYour support helps us to tell the storyRead moreSupport NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.Read moreDanica Patrick will not feature as an F1 pundit for Sky Sports this season after the broadcaster revealed their pundit line-up for the 2026 campaign. IndyCar race winner Patrick, who joined Sky as a regular pundit on races stateside in 2022, last appeared on the British broadcaster’s coverage at the 2025 US Grand Prix in Austin. Yet ahead of the new season starting in Australia this weekend, Sky have confirmed that Patrick - who has been outspoken in her political support for Donald Trump in the last few years - will “not be part of the Sky Sports F1 team going forward.” A Sky spokesperson added that Patrick, 43, will be focusing on other projects this year. RecommendedAston Martin reveal shock ‘permanent nerve damage’ risk to Fernando Alonso at Australian GPF1 2026 new rules: How does overtake mode work and what is active aero?Five contenders to replace Bahrain and Saudi Arabia if F1 races are cancelledPatrick also appeared on season six of Drive to Survive in 2024, but was replaced by 2009 F1 world champion Jenson Button last year. As for Button, he will attend more races this season for Sky, having retired from all forms of motorsport last year. Regular co-commentator Martin Brundle is set to work around 16 of the 24 races. Other former drivers appearing on Sky’s coverage throughout the year include 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve, 2016 champion Nico Rosberg, ex-drivers Karun Chandhok and Anthony Davidson, as well as W Series champion Jamie Chadwick. Martin Brundle and Nico Rosberg are back on Sky F1 this season (Getty Images)Simon Lazenby will continue to be the lead presenter, with Natalie Pinkham stepping in for her first race in Japan at the end of the month. Rachel Brookes will continue as the lead media pen reporter, with Ted Kravitz in the pit-lane and David Croft as lead commentator. The new campaign starts with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this weekend, with the race starting at 4am (GMT). Full Sky Sports F1 line-upExperts & analysts: Martin Brundle, Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg, Jacques Villeneuve, Naomi Schiff, Bernie Collins, Karun Chandhok, Jamie Chadwick and Anthony Davidson Presenters & reporters: Simon Lazenby, Natalie Pinkham, Ted Kravitz, Rachel Brookes and Craig Slater Commentators: David Croft and Harry Benjamin More aboutDanica PatrickSky SportsFox NewsDonald TrumpJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesCommentsMost popularPopular videosBulletinRead next