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Sky Sports F1 presenter Rachel Brookes has been subject to “vile abuse” on social media
Sky Sports F1 presenter Rachel Brookes turned off comments on her social media accounts due to receiving “vile abuse” following an interview with Max Verstappen at the Canadian Grand Prix. Brookes has been part of the Sky Sports F1 team since 2012 when they won exclusive rights from the BBC, often asking tough questions, especially after controversial incidents. This happened after the Spanish Grand Prix, when Verstappen collided with George Russell and was questioned whether his actions ‘take the shine off’ his brilliance. Brookes faced criticism and abuse for her line of questioning, prompting her to disable comments on her posts for the time being. Similarly, Channel 4 F1 presenter Lee McKenzie also addressed horrific abuse on social media, specifically targeting her appearance and weight following an operation. Both presenters took action against online trolls in response to the unacceptable behavior they faced.
