Why isn’t David Croft commentating at this weekend’s F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and who is his replacement, Harry Benjamin?
For the first time since joining Sky Sports in 2012, David Croft will not be in the commentary box for this weekend’s race at Imola.His absence for this weekend comes as no surprise with Croft announcing it ahead of the season.
Croft will step aside for Imola, Austria and Azerbaijan, giving Harry Benjamin the hot seat for those races. The 53-year-old revealed in February that he’s keen to take some time off, particularly as he has a wedding coming up.earlier this year: “It’s more about keeping fresh for the whole season. I’m not getting any younger.
“I’ve given up and sacrificed a lot for my career. I want to give a bit of time back to my family and not be on the other side of the world. I’m getting married this year as well, so I’ve got a wedding to organise! “But I also want to sit and watch a race at home. I want to enjoy it. Maybe I can learn something by not commentating on a race. I can spot a few things when I’m watching – I want to see what the viewer sees.”Crash.netHe has been a commentator for Formula 2, Formula 3 and Porsche Supercup over the years, and is currently BBC 5 Live’s F1 commentator.Looking ahead to his debut, Benjamin said on the latest episode of the Sky Sports F1 podcast: “Yeah, very excited.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Christian Horner wants control and power’ as true Red Bull desire suggested by David Croft'He wants control. He wants power.'
Read more »
Audi and Mercedes line-ups predicted as David Croft solves latest F1 'silly season''Because I think that makes logical sense for them...'
Read more »
Pierre Gasly “in negotiations” with Williams as F1 driver market hots upPierre Gasly could move to Williams, according to David Croft.
Read more »
The one scenario Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull for Mercedes: “If he knows that…”David Croft has pointed out one scenario where he could see Max Verstappen leave Red Bull.
Read more »
David Bowie estate remembers US saxophonist David Sanborn after death age 78The US musician died on Sunday afternoon.
Read more »
David Bowie estate remembers US saxophonist David Sanborn after death age 78The US musician died on Sunday afternoon.
Read more »