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There have been recent accusations of British broadcaster Sky being biased, prompting Martin Brundle to respond to the suggestions.
Former F1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle responded to allegations of Sky F1 coverage bias towards British drivers. Red Bull’s Adrian Newey accused British media of “demonising” Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel. Verstappen highlighted perceived bias, noting the absence of British press at a recent post-race conference in Brazil. Brundle refuted claims of bias on a Sky F1 podcast, emphasizing the network’s global audience. The experienced commentator noted receiving criticism despite striving for balanced coverage, with rare instances of driver appreciation for positive remarks. Brundle, a veteran in F1 broadcasting, shared an anecdote of Nico Rosberg thanking him for on-air praise, a gesture seldom seen in the industry.
