Channel 4 has officially announced its broadcast team for the 2016 season, after taking over from the BBC as F1’s free-to-air home in the United Kingdom.
The channel will show 10 races live this year, with highlights packages for the remaining 11 rounds of the 2016 season.
Steve Jones, who has presented a variety of shows for Channel 4 including T4, will lead the coverage as its main presenter.
David Coulthard was previously confirmed at Channel 4 and will return to the commentary box alongside lead commentator Ben Edwards, who joins him in switching across from the BBC. Coulthard will also present alongside Jones.
Channel 4 has announced a number of expert analysts for the season, with Susie Wolff, Alain Prost, Mark Webber and Eddie Jordan all acting as pundits at selected events.
Lee McKenzie also moves across from the BBC to remain pit lane reporter, while Karun Chandhok joins as the team’s technical expert.
Bruno Senna and broadcasting legend Murray Walker join to complete special features and interviews respectively.
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