F1 2025 commentators and presenters: Meet the Sky F1 experts and analysts

The growing legions of F1 fans are growing accustomed to hearing the excitable tones of David "Crafty" Croft waft over the airwaves, while Natalie Pinkham is a fan-favourite reported and Ted Kravitz's grid walks remain iconic – even if the celebs he tracks down fail to share his enthusiasm.

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The season is under way and Sky's wide array of stars are nestled into the commentary box, around the paddock and on the grid, on hand to lead us through the action.

The 24-race calendar offers plenty of drama and this is the team who will take you through the action every step of the way. Oh, and expect plenty of one-off appearances and special guests along the way too.

RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about the Sky Sports F1 team including regular presenters and commentators.

Sky Sports F1 line-up in 2025

Presenters and reporters

• Natalie Pinkham
• Rachel Brookes
• Simon Lazenby
• Ted Kravitz
• Craig Slater

Pundits and analysts

• Anthony Davidson
• Damon Hill
• Danica Patrick
• Jacques Villeneuve
• Jamie Chadwick
• Jenson Button
• Karun Chandhok
• Martin Brundle
• Naomi Schiff
• Nico Rosberg

Commentators

• David Croft
• Harry Benjamin

Sky Sports F1 presenters and reporters

Simon Lazenby (lead presenter)

Lazenby is the key presenter who keeps the show on the road. He opens the live coverage and orchestrates the expert team of pundits and reporters, often under frantic circumstances in the F1 paddock.

Ted Kravitz (grid walk reporter)

Kravitz is a cult hero among F1 fans, often found interviewing stars up and down the pit lane, often getting himself into searingly awkward situations on his famous pre-race grid walks.

Natalie Pinkham (F1 Report host, reporter)

Pinkham is the usual host of F1 Report and is usually spotted roving up and down the pit lane interviewing the biggest names in Formula 1 ahead of each Grand Prix.

Rachel Brookes (The F1 Show host, reporter)

Brookes hosts The F1 Show and can also be found reporting on the biggest storylines developing across the world of Formula 1.

Craig Slater (Sky Sports News reporter)

Slater is Sky Sports News' go-to man for all the hottest breaking news lines from the paddock.

Sky Sports F1 experts

Martin Brundle (lead analyst, former F1 driver)

Brundle racked up nine podiums during his time in Formula 1, racing against drivers including Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna, but has become a broadcasting legend since taking up the mic in 1997.

Karun Chandhok (co-analyst, former F1 driver)

Chandhok is the go-to guy for replays. He often breaks down incidents and replays side-by-side footage of different cars and laps to find out where time is being lost and gained by competitors across the grid.

Anthony Davidson (technical analyst, former F1 driver)

Davidson is the technical wizard of the group. He pops up with in-depth analysis of the engineering brilliance required to turn shards of metal into winning Formula 1 cars.

Jamie Chadwick (expert, former W Series champion)

Chadwick is a new recruit for 2025 and will offer insights from across the paddock and grid throughout the season.

Naomi Schiff (Any Driven Monday host)

Schiff is a new addition to the line-up and will head up a new show, Any Driven Monday, reviewing the weekend action alongside current drivers, experts and more guests.

Jacques Villenueve (expert, former F1 driver)

Villeneuve is a racing icon and one of three former world champions among Sky Sports F1's line-up of experts.

Jenson Button (expert, former F1 driver)

Button's world title came from the cockpit of the one-hit wonder Brawn car in 2009 which stunned the world of motorsport.

Nico Rosberg (expert, former F1 driver)

Rosberg won the title in 2016, topping teammate and rival Lewis Hamilton. He immediately called it a day in Formula 1 after winning. He became the first reigning champion to retire since 1993.

Danica Patrick (expert, former US racing driver)

The most successful woman in American open-wheel racing, Patrick was the first female racer to win an IndyCar race and the first to lead the world-famous Indy 500.

Bernie Collins (strategy analyst, former performance engineer)

Collins will join the team for a number of races in 2025. She has worked for a number of teams including McLaren , Aston Martin and Force India. She will offer insights on team strategy throughout races.

Sky Sports F1 commentators

David "Crofty" Croft (commentator)

Crofty is a stalwart of Sky's F1 coverage. If you've heard: "and it's lights out and away we go!" you have indeed heard the voice of Crofty. He will take a break for several races this year.

Harry Benjamin (stand-in commentator)

Benjamin is already a big voice on BBC 5 Live coverage. He will provide lead commentary for Sky Sports F1 in several races this season as Crofty takes a break for a handful of outings.

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