07/12/2011
NEWS STORY
Sky Sports has officially confirmed its broadcast team for 2012, with much of the BBC crew jumping ship to join the new broadcaster.
As previously predicted by Pitpass, David Croft will join forces with Martin Brundle in the commentary box for each of the races, with Brundle on air during every day of each grand prix weekend, dividing his time between paddock, pitlane and commentary box. The flexibility means that former F1 driver Anthony Davidson will be reunited with Croft for commentary duties for each of the weekend's practice sessions.
"In Martin Brundle we have the outstanding F1 broadcaster - on the track and in broadcasting, he's proved it time and again," said Sky Sports Executive Producer Martin Turner.
"Working alongside him, David Croft is a passionate, experienced commentator and Anthony Davidson can bring great technical knowledge to live practice sessions."
In support, both Natalie Pinkham and Ted Kravitz will cover the pitlane, with Kravitz also co-presenting the magazine show that Sky Sports have also announced will be part of their package. His co-presenter on the magazine show will be Georgie Thompson, while Sky's Rugby presenter, Simon Lazenby, will host each grand prix weekend.
"Ted Kravitz has huge knowledge of the pitlane and paddock and he and Natalie Pinkham will get the information and access our viewers need," said Turner.
"And guiding us through the coverage we have the experience of Simon Lazenby and Georgie Thompson. Each has hosted major sports events, from the British Lions to the Ryder Cup - they have trust and respect."
Former ITV F1 host Steve Rider will stage a series of interviews with racing legends of the past and present for Sky Sports.