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Natalie Pinkham Seen at Brentford Match With Daniel Ricciardo After Missing São Paulo GP

The Sky Sports F1 presenter continues her recovery from a September neck operation that sidelined her from Brazil.

Overview

  • Pinkham did not travel to the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, telling fans her post‑surgery recovery has taken longer than expected.
  • Sky Sports reworked its Brazil broadcast, with Craig Slater and Ted Kravitz hosting Friday before lead presenter Simon Lazenby flew in for Saturday.
  • She underwent surgery in September to remove a disc pressing on her spinal cord and had been warned about potential nerve‑damage risks.
  • Pinkham was photographed at Brentford v Newcastle alongside her husband, Owain Walbyoff, and long‑time friend Ricciardo, who is godfather to her child.
  • Ricciardo has made few public appearances since confirming his retirement in September 2025 and taking a role as a Global Ford Racing Ambassador.