Rachel Brookes leaves Sky Sports F1 after online abuse controversy

Veteran Sky Sports F1 presenter Rachel Brookes announced she will leave the channel just days before the Austrian Grand Prix. After 14 years with Sky, her departure follows a wave of online harassment sparked by her questioning of Max Verstappen at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix.

Brookes said the backlash brought some of the worst comments she has ever received. Her exit marks a notable shift in Formula 1 broadcasting.