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Why David Croft Won’t Be Covering Free Practice 1 in 2021 F1 Season
For the 2021 F1 season, the Sky Sports Formula One crew have undergone a reshuffle. So it culminated in F1 pundit David Croft losing his slot in FP1. Instead, Rachel Brookes or Natalie Pinkham are going to take over the lead on Fridays. When she spoke about the change, Brookes admitted that this is new territory for her. As a result, she may require a lot more prep than anything else.
She said, “If you can imagine talking for an hour with nothing scripted for you, that is what it’s like. I have to react to what is going on our screens, which is provided by F1 and called the World Feed. I have one or two pundits alongside me who I bring into the conversation, and we try to make it as interesting and informative as possible.”
Brookes also mentioned that there are often a lot of driver interviews on Saturday. However, she added that the channel also has some pre-recorded links from the qualifying show. Additionally, she has her hands full on Sundays, with track parade interviews, pre-records and more post-session driver interviews. Furthermore, Brookes also presents the F2 and F3 sessions, including post-race interviews.
Who else is joining Brookes in the F1 Friday coverage?
Since Bahrain, Brookes has been working alongside Natalie Pinkham on Fridays. According to Pinkham, they are treating it ‘like a conversation and ask the questions of the experts’. She noted that there is a lot of emphasis on the simulator, and it has helped drivers in the buildup to the Bahrain Grand Prix.
For now, everyone in the F1 community is looking forward to the next race of the season. This weekend, the paddock heads to the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari for the Emilia Romagna GP. Lewis Hamilton enters the weekend as the Bahrain winner and the last person to win at Imola, so he has the advantage.
READ MORE: 2021 Emilia Romagna GP: Where to Watch and What Time Is F1 Qualifying In Imola?
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