Suzi Perry to replace Humphrey

Suzi Perry will present the BBC's Formula 1 coverage from the start of next season, replacing Jake Humphrey.

Perry, 42, previously presented the BBC's MotoGP coverage for 10 years, as well as reporting on other sports.

"She'll bring real energy and years of experience to one of the biggest jobs in sports broadcasting," said BBC Head of F1 Ben Gallop.

"Her presenting ability, coupled with her love and knowledge of motorsport, make her an excellent addition."

The BBC also confirmed that the British, Belgian, Italian and Brazilian Grands Prix are among 10 races that will be shown live on terrestrial television.

There will be extended highlights of the remaining 10, with all 20 races live on BBC Radio 5 live or 5 live sports extra.

Live Grands Prix:
China, 14 April
Spain, 12 May
Canada, 9 June
Silverstone, 30 June
TBA*, 21 July
Belgium, 25 August
Italy, 8 September
Japan, 13 October
India, 27 October
Brazil, 24 November
* venue yet to be confirmed by Formula One Management

More to follow.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/20812990

 

Considering the alternatives mooted, Suzy Perry is by far the best choice, in my opinion.

 

I thought she was pretty good to be fair.

 

The BBC would have an unconfirmed race wouldnt they?

 

I was just thinking that El_B, if no race happens, they'd better get another one.

 

Do I detect a hint of damning with faint praise there, cosi?

 

I'd have voted for Lee

 

Lee didn't inspire me when she's done it before so i am happy its not her. My lack of interest in Moto GP means i'll have to reserve judgement on Perry. To be fair though its was always going to be harsh on whoever replaces Jake because they're breaking up a system thats worked well for 4 years.

as for the race calander am i right that they've ditched Korea, Monaco and Abu Dhabi for Canada, Monza and the potential extra round. Even if we only have 19 races its still a better deal.

 

Not a fan of Perry, I might be the only one who doesn't like her as she was popular with the MotoGP crowd, but she was too fluffy for my liking.

 

I agree, I don't understand why she was pushed off the Gadget Show in the first place.

 

I'm delighted Suzy Perry is new presenter for Formula 1 on BBC so

 

I'm just glad it's not Lee McKenzie. All she does is stir things and try and bait the drivers.

 

I think Lee or Perry are better than Jake. Jake Humphrey was all about making jokes and whilst that is ok, he didn't seem like a proper fan of the sport. Just my opinion.

 

I love Suzi Perry- great news. Humphries was really starting to grate on me, I know Jordan is not everybodies cup of tea but he is an F1 legend at the end of the day and Humphreys 'ribbing' of him was really getting on my tits

 

Phew... I thought I was the only one that wasn't sold on Jake, nice enough chap but all he was, IMHO, was a front man, didn't come across as very knowledgeable, at least Perry knows a bit about Motorsport already and, pardon the sexism, she's a lot prettier to look at

 

Susie Perry is a brilliant choice, very informed, a true racing fan, female and good looking, just fine by me, much better than that Norfolk never quite fully commited Humphreys !!!

 

Ha! I realise it reads a bit like that, doesn't it IBVinF3! But no: I meant it.

As I think of my next sentence, I realise I'm about to utter another slight ambiguity; so I'll just leave it like this: I think she's the best choice the BBC could have made.

 

BBC have screwed up, there goes the final piece of the glass ceiling. Damn you BBC, damn you. Might as well allow women to play football in the premier league now.

 

I was under the impression that premiership football is already played by a load of Prima Dona's

And, as for the BBC screwing up, I think that occured a long time ago, judging by recent revelations, for me Suzie Perrys input is a welcome and positive change.

 

err....yeah. I just think she makes very good viewing!