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F1 on TV: The Sky Sports commentary lineup on ESPN for 2024
American F1 viewers can enjoy watching every race live on ESPN channels without commercials from start to finish in 2024. The races are shown on ESPN, ESPN2, or ABC, with the practice sessions and qualifiers also aired live across various ESPN channels. ESPN supplements their coverage with commentary from the UK’s Sky Sports F1, notably featuring lead commentator David Croft, known affectionately as ‘Crofty’, who has been with Sky since 2012. Croft originally commented on F1 races for BBC Radio 5 Live starting in 2006 and has narrated darts events for both BBC and Sky for nearly two decades.
In anticipation of a packed 24-race calendar, which boasts multiple double and triple-headers, Croft has opted to skip the Emilia-Romagna, Austrian, and Azerbaijan Grands Prix, marking rare absences in his broadcasting career. Martin Brundle, a former F1 racer who transitioned to commentary post-retirement, joined Sky Sports F1 in 2012 alongside Croft. Brundle’s illustrious racing career saw him compete for several teams, and he achieved notable success at prestigious events like Le Mans. His grid walks, a hallmark of his broadcasting style, have become iconic for his impromptu interviews with celebrities and sports stars.
Furthermore, a newcomer to the F1 commentary box, Harry Benjamin, will take over Croft’s lead commentator role for select races in 2024. Benjamin, with a background in acting and broadcasting, brings a fresh voice to the F1 coverage, having previously worked with BBC Sport, CNN, and Motorsport.com. Simon Lazenby anchors Sky Sports F1’s coverage, underscoring the network’s commitment to providing comprehensive and engaging programming for fans of the sport.
