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Sky F1 star addresses British bias accusations
Sky Sports F1 presenter Simon Lazenby responded to accusations of bias towards British drivers raised against the network. The dispute included protests from Max Verstappen and Red Bull, with Adrian Newey criticizing Sky’s treatment of Verstappen after his 2021 championship win. Verstappen previously boycotted Sky due to insinuations made by Ted Kravitz about Lewis Hamilton’s 2021 title loss. Lazenby defended Sky’s F1 coverage, highlighting the network’s effort to remain neutral while acknowledging the interest in British drivers among UK viewers. As the 2025 F1 season nears its end, McLaren’s Lando Norris is on the verge of capturing his first world drivers’ title, leading team-mate Oscar Piastri by 24 points ahead of the Las Vegas GP. Barring a significant comeback from Piastri, Norris is poised to clinch the championship.
