Who are the commentators for F1 on Channel 4?
Lee McKenzie
David CoulthardMark WebberEddie JordanBilly Monger
Channel 4 F1/Presented by
Why was Coulthard not commentating today?
David Coulthard has not yet given reason for his absence, although it is likely that he is just taking a break. F1 podcast Back Of the Grid made a point that commentators often take some races out of the year off.
Who is Coulthard married to?
Karen Minierm. 2013
David Coulthard/Spouse
Coulthard was involved in a four-year relationship with Brazilian model Simone Abdelnour, before ending the relationship in 2005. Coulthard became engaged to Karen Minier, a Belgian Formula One correspondent for French TV channel TF1, on 2 June 2006. The couple married in 2013.
Who is the F1 announcer?
The lead commentator for Sky Sports’ coverage of Formula 1, David Croft anchors the F1 race, practice and qualifying telecasts that are airing on ESPN and ABC. He has been on the microphone for Sky Sports every time the F1 cars are on the track since 2012.
Is Billy Monger still working for Channel 4?
He is now also a commentator/pundit and TV personality. He is also referred to by the nickname “Billy Whizz”. In 2018, Monger was awarded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award for outstanding achievement in the face of adversity. From 2019, he supplied analysis for Channel 4’s F1 coverage.
How old is Coulthard?
50 years (March 27, 1971)
David Coulthard/Age
Where did David Coulthard finish in the F1 season?
The next five races saw four retirements for Coulthard, plus a fourth-place finish in San Marino. Despite his poor form in the early part of the season, Coulthard secured four consecutive podiums, with a further two consecutive retirements in Belgium and Italy, where he secured his first pole position of his career.
When did Channel 4 start broadcasting F1 in UK?
The Scotsman has been part of the UK’s F1 free-to-air offering since 2009, first with the BBC from 2009 to 2015, and more recently with Channel 4, attending every race since at least 1995 in either a racing or broadcasting capacity.
Who are the commentators on Channel 4 F1?
This site understands that Mark Webber will join Ben Edwards on commentary for Baku, with Steve Jones, Eddie Jordan and Lee McKenzie completing Channel 4’s on-air team. It is unknown if Webber will step into the box for the other two races that Coulthard is stepping aside for.
How is David Coulthard related to motor racing?
His family was connected to motor racing: his grandfather competed in the Monte Carlo Rally and his father drove karts, becoming Scottish National Champion. From an early age motorsport was where his interest lay, later listing Formula One World Champions Jim Clark, Nigel Mansell and Alain Prost as his childhood heroes.