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Sky Sports’ Formula 1 television coverage of the 2026 season kicks off this weekend, and upon releasing its official list of its on-screen team, there is one notable individual missing.
Sky Sports will start its coverage of the 2026 Formula 1 season this weekend, but former IndyCar and NASCAR driver Danica Patrick is notably absent from the official on-screen team list released by the British channel. The lineup for this year includes well-known analysts like Martin Brundle, Nico Rosberg, and Jenson Button, but Patrick, who has served as a pundit for several races in the past, will not be part of the team. Button, who retired from racing in 2025, is expected to have an expanded role while also working as an ambassador for the Aston Martin team. Other regulars on the team include Jacques Villeneuve, Naomi Schiff, and technical expert Bernie Collins, with David Croft and Harry Benjamin returning as commentators. Natalie Pinkham will also be back after health issues forced her to cut back her involvement last year, and Martin Brundle will continue to play a key role in Sky Sports F1 coverage.
