Mirror Sport understands that, while Damon Hill's sudden announcement on Friday was a shock to Formula 1 fans, Sky Sports bosses were aware that he could leave their line-up

Sky Sports have released a statement in the aftermath of Damon Hill's announcement he will be leaving the channel.

Damon Hill has announced he is leaving his role as a Formula One pundit for Sky Sports after a ‘fantastic’ 13 years with the broadcaster.

Former Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill has been a stalwart of Sky Sports' coverage of the sport but has announced that he is stepping back from his role after this season

1996 World Champion Damon Hill has announced he is leaving Sky Sports F1, after a 13-season stint with the broadcaster. Hill has featured among its punditry panel since Sky Sports took on live broadcasting rights of Formula 1 in 2012, and he has confirmed the 2024 season will be his last with the channel.

Damon Hill will no longer be part of Sky Sports' Formula 1 coverage after more than a decade with the broadcaster, with a statement from the channel being issued after the bombshell news

Damon Hill has announced his departure from the Sky Sports F1 commentary team after a 13-year-tenure with the British broadcaster.

Former Formula 1 champion Damon Hill departs Sky Sports F1 after 13 years, leading to backlash from fans as Danica Patrick remains in the Sky Sports team.

Damon Hill has announced his surprise departure from Sky Sports F1 after 13 years of working as a pundit for the channel. Hill, the 1996 F1 world champion, appeared on-screen at the last race in Brazil and will not feature at the final three races of the 2024 season The 64-year-old posted on X on Friday: “It’s been a fantastic 13 years with Sky Sports F1 but all good things come to an end.