All news on the topic: David Croft

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'The Greatest Track on Earth' launches for the new F1 season - using AI
With elements of Silverstone, Spa and Suzuka, the 'perfect' F1 track has been made to launch the new racing season
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Sky Sports confirm change to F1 coverage with David Croft replacement confirmed
David Croft will take a step back from commentating during the 2024 season, with BBC Radio 5 Live's Harry Benjamin set to replace him at Sky Sports for three Formula 1 races
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'Dad's Army legends Ian and Clive were our mates - there was a lot of banter'
Nick and Penny Croft, the son and daughter of Dad’s Army writer David Croft, have shared their memories of growing up knowing the stars of one of the U.K's most beloved shows
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Sky F1's Brundle and Crofty say the same thing about Hamilton's Ferrari move
Lewis Hamilton is set to join Ferrari from the 2025 season, making the coming campaign his final with Mercedes, as the seven-time F1 champion chases one more title success
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Sky F1 pundits question Toto Wolff's Mercedes leadership as major concern shared
Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft discussed Toto Wolff's leadership during the 2023 season with colleague Ted Kravitz as the Mercedes chief's methods came under question
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F1 team worried after 2024 car tests as Sky Sports pundit shares inside info
Assessing the seasons of all 10 F1 teams from a management perspective, Sky Sports commentator David Croft voiced his concern over what the future holds for Alpine
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Sky Sports F1 pundit expects top team principal change after watching closely
David Croft, commentator for Sky Sports' coverage of F1 in the UK, has been left very impressed by the work former Mercedes stalwart and new Williams chief James Vowles has done this year
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Max Verstappen blames 'slow' Lewis Hamilton as Abu Dhabi antics annoy Sky pundit
Max Verstappen left Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft unimpressed by muscling through several cars in the pit lane including Lewis Hamilton and George Russell during Abu Dhabi GP practice
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Max Verstappen leaves Sky Sports F1 pundit unimpressed with Abu Dhabi GP antics
Max Verstappen was left unimpressed with Alex Albon during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice when the Williams driver pushed in front in the pit lane, before he later did the same to Lewis Hamilton and George Russell
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Max Verstappen showed true colours with private admission to F1 commentator
Max Verstappen won his 18th race of the 2023 Formula 1 season at the Las Vegas Grand Prix and an insight from F1 commentator David Croft offers an explanation to his success
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Sky Sports F1 apologise as Christian Horner gives Ted Kravitz middle finger
The comedic moment was spotted during Sky Sports' broadcast of Las Vegas Grand Prix practice, with on-track action going on until four in the morning due to delays
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Aston Martin make 2024 F1 driver decision after questions over Stroll's future
Aston Martin chief Mike Krack currently leads a Formula 1 driver line-up consisting of double world champion Fernando Alonso, 42, and 24-year-old racer Lance Stroll
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Sky F1 pundit shows stripes in rant over Max Verstappen and Red Bull dominance
Red Bull have won all 12 races so far this season and Max Verstappen has taken 10 of those victories, leading to some F1 fans criticising the sport for its lack of competitiveness
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Chandhok and Croft clash in fierce Sky F1 argument as cost cap issue raised
The F1 cost cap continues to be a divisive subject across the sport with Karun Chandhok and David Croft again in disagreement over its benefit
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Croft tips surprise F1 star to quit as Sky pundit thinks he's 'lost his mojo'
As Sky Sports' lead commentator for many years, Croft has spent more time in the F1 paddock than most and explained why he gets the feeling one driver might quit
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Daniel Ricciardo sends message to F1 fans as controversial return confirmed
Daniel Ricciardo is replacing Nyck de Vries in the AlphaTauri hotseat after just 10 races of the Formula 1 season and has now issued his response to supporters following Red Bull’s bold call
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Mercedes verdict given on Lewis Hamilton contract announcement at Canadian GP
Lewis Hamilton and boss Toto Wolff have been teasing an imminent contract announcement in recent days with the Brit set to finally commit his F1 future to Mercedes
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David Croft 'proposes' to female colleague at Spanish GP as fiancee watches on
Sky Sports cameras caught the moment a Red Bull employee proposed to his partner in front of Max Verstappen's car in the Barcelona pit lane, and Crofty almost committed to a recreation of it
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Aston Martin 'will be the next Red Bull' in F1 as Fernando Alonso point made
Red Bull are dominating the Formula 1 world this season, but Aston Martin have made remarkable progress and have shown signs of being able to compete with the leaders
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David Croft shares private chat he had with Perez's engineer about Verstappen
Perez won the Azerbaijan GP with Verstappen second after the Dutchman has his strategy ruined by a safety car, denying fans what could have been a closely-fought duel between the Red Bull racers
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Christian Horner reacts as Ted Kravitz accuses Red Bull of breaking F1 rules
Sergio Perez won the Baku race with Max Verstappen second to cap another very strong weekend for Red Bull, but team boss Horner was forced to defend his team after accusations of a rule break
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Christian Horner demands F1 probe as driver almost runs down people in pit lane
Esteban Ocon came close to hitting a group of photographers who had entered the pit lane for the podium ceremony as the Alpine driver came in for his mandatory stop
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F1 chaos as driver nearly hits people in pit lane while Azerbaijan GP still on
Photographers and some others entered the pit lane towards the end of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to prepare for the podium ceremony, but Esteban Ocon had not yet pitted and it almost caused a very dangerous scenario
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Fernando Alonso mercilessly mocked by F1 commentators over Taylor Swift rumours
Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso is rumoured to be dating Taylor Swift and the Sky Sports commentators made several references to the pop star during qualifying in Azerbaijan
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Oscar Piastri tipped to outshine Lando Norris with McLaren star 'the real deal'
Piastri may only have three F1 races under his belt and four points to show for his efforts, but Sky Sports commentator David Croft has seen enough to make up his mind about the Aussie
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