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.