The well-known presenter of Sky Sports F1, Rachel Brookes, has announced her departure from the channel with immediate effect. With a career that dates back to 2009, Brookes became a pillar of Sky’s Formula 1 team when the network acquired the broadcasting rights in the UK in 2012.
Brookes has earned her reputation as one of the most prominent voices in F1 coverage, notable for her interviews with drivers during competitions. The journalist, despite announcing her departure, hinted that she will remain involved with the championship, as she states that she will attend the British Grand Prix next week.
In a message on social media, Brookes expressed: “After many years at Sky, I am moving on to new exciting projects and I am looking forward to seeing what comes next. I have left the Sky F1 team, but F1 still has my heart and I will continue to be involved in it. See you at Silverstone!”.
Sky has played a crucial role in broadcasting Formula 1 in the modern era, acquiring the rights for the full season in 2012 and thereby reducing BBC coverage to only half of the races. As of today, the pay channel has renewed its contract for broadcasting in the UK until at least 2034, while the contract in Italy will expire in 2032.
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