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David Croft will be absent from Sky F1’s coverage of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
David Croft will be absent from the Sky Sports F1 commentary booth at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend, as he has decided to step back from his lead commentator duties for several races this season. Last season, Croft missed three races due to this decision, marking the first time he was not present at a grand prix since joining Sky Sports in 2012. Harry Benjamin will once again replace Croft at this weekend’s race at Imola, as he did last season for his broadcasting debut on Sky Sports F1. Benjamin has experience in F1 coverage, leading BBC Radio 5 Live’s F1 broadcast and commentating on Formula 2, Formula 3, and the Porsche Super Cup. Sky Sports has adopted a rotation system for commentators like Benjamin and Croft to manage the demands of the 24-race F1 schedule, with even co-commentator Martin Brundle skipping some races throughout the season.
