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Natalie Pinkham Withdraws From Sky’s Brazilian GP Coverage as Recovery Continues

Her slower-than-expected recovery from September neck surgery has delayed her on-air return.

Overview

  • Pinkham told fans she was not yet ready to travel, confirming she had hoped to fly to São Paulo before pulling out of the weekend’s broadcast.
  • Sky reworked its lineup, with Craig Slater taking on presenting duties on Friday alongside pit-lane reporter Ted Kravitz, and Simon Lazenby set to host the remainder of the weekend.
  • Martin Brundle returned trackside, while David Croft led commentary with Karun Chandhok and Jamie Chadwick contributing during Friday’s sessions.
  • Pinkham previously explained the September operation addressed a disc pressing on her spinal cord and involved a procedure she said required removing her voice box, with fusion and a supporting cage fitted and a risk to her voice noted.
  • She shared recovery images, including a neck scar and oxygen therapy, thanked Biowell Health and Dr Ben Carraway, and has not indicated a return date after last appearing at Monza.