NAOMI SCHIFF Steps Back From F1 Broadcasting Duties For First Child

September 2, 2025

by Kerry Violet // from www.gpfans.com

GRRL! musings:

A throwaway fact at the end of this summary: “F1’s demographic shift – women now represent 42% of the fanbase compared to just 10% in 2017”. Umm… that’s HUGE! And is exactly why GRRL! is here banging the drum. Women are the future of motorsports, in the stands or behind the wheel.

GRRL! SUMMARY:

NAOMI SCHIFF wrapped up her 2025 F1 broadcasting season at Zandvoort, stepping away from Sky Sports duties as she prepares for motherhood with husband Alexandre Dedieu. The former W Series driver, who married in September 2024, announced her pregnancy in May and confirmed the Dutch GP would be her final race coverage of the year.
The 31-year-old brings serious racing credentials to the broadcast booth, having competed across multiple disciplines from Formula Volkswagen in South Africa to endurance classics like the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. Her six W Series grand prix starts in 2019 give her recent single-seater experience that translates directly to her F1 analysis, making her one of the most qualified voices in the commentary box.
SCHIFF’s timing aligns perfectly with F1’s demographic shift – women now represent 42% of the fanbase compared to just 10% in 2017, according to CEO Stefano Domenicali. She joins a growing roster of female voices at Sky Sports including Bernie Collins, Natalie Pinkham, Rachel Brookes, and Jamie Chadwick, proving the sport is finally building the diverse commentary team its audience deserves.