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Major broadcasting change as Sky Sports legend set to miss first F1 race in 16 YEARS
The legend's replacement has already been lined up
SKY SPORTS F1 will undergo a major broadcasting change this season.
It comes after the channel's lead commentator David Croft announced he would be stepping back from three races this year to manage his workload.
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The 2024 Formula One season will have a record-breaking 24 races - a calendar decision which has not pleased world champion Max Verstappen - spread over a 40-week period.
In an interview with The Independent, Croft, 53, said: "It’s more about keeping fresh for the whole season. I’m not getting any younger.
"I’ve given up and sacrificed a lot for my career. I want to give a bit of time back to my family and not be on the other side of the world.
"I’m getting married this year as well, so I’ve got a wedding to organise!
"But I also want to sit and watch a race at home. I want to enjoy it.
"Maybe I can learn something by not commentating on a race. I can spot a few things when I’m watching – I want to see what the viewer sees."
It will be the first time in 16 years that Crofty - as he is affectionately known by colleagues and fans - will miss an F1 race.
The last race he did miss came in 2007 at the European Grand Prix due to the birth of his son.
