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The new Aston Martin technical managing partner has strongly criticised Sky Sports F1.
Adrian Newey criticized Sky Sports F1 for its “nationalistic” coverage, which he believes unfairly demonized Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel. Sky has been an F1 broadcast rights holder since 2012, but tensions with Red Bull arose over comments made by Ted Kravitz leading to a boycott during the 2022 Mexico City Grand Prix. Additionally, Sky was forced to apologize for a Christmas advert showcasing Verstappen’s crash at the 2021 British GP. Newey, now with Aston Martin, felt that Sky’s coverage lacked appreciation for both Verstappen and Vettel, citing a trend in journalism to either idolize or criticize individuals. Reflecting on the 2021 title battle, Newey acknowledged the intense pressure on Verstappen, noting his defensive move in Brazil as “out of order.”
