ALICE POWELL, ABBIE EATON & ABBI PULLING Join BBC’s 2026 F1 Commentary Lineup

March 3, 2026

• BBC’s 2026 Formula 1 coverage gets a serious upgrade with ALICE POWELL, ABBIE EATON, and ABBI PULLING joining the commentary team as co-commentators. These aren’t token appointments – we’re talking about actual racers who know what it feels like when the car steps out at 180mph.
• The trio brings legitimate racing credentials to the booth alongside established voices like Damon Hill and presenter Jennie Gow. POWELL’s single-seater experience, EATON’s diverse racing background, and PULLING’s recent competitive success mean listeners get insights from people who’ve actually fought for position on track.
• Starting with the Australian Grand Prix in March, BBC Radio 5 Live will cover every session with this expanded team providing analysis. Finally, we get commentary that reflects what modern motorsport actually looks like – diverse, competitive, and moving forward whether certain people are ready or not.

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