Inside F1 host Naomi Schiff's life from racing career to pregnancy and Lewis Hamilton bond
Naomi Schiff will be on our screens this weekend as she presents all the coverage of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, but what is known of her life away from the cameras?
Sky Sports F1 presenter Naomi Schiff
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Naomi Schiff is a well-known figure among Formula 1 fans, presenting live coverage of the sport as part of the Sky Sports team.
This weekend, she and her colleagues will be broadcasting from the highly anticipated British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The event promises to be thrilling, with Lewis Hamilton making his Silverstone debut as a Ferrari driver and Lando Norris vying for the 2025 world championship title alongside teammate Oscar Piastri.
As a former racing driver herself, Naomi will be guiding viewers through the action-packed event. Born in Belgium to a Belgian father and Rwandan mother, the 31-year-old spent her formative years in South Africa, where she began her racing career as a teenager.
After transitioning from racing to presenting, Naomi is thriving in her new role. As she looks forward to starting a family with her new husband, we take a glimpse into her life beyond the cameras, reports the Express.
Naomi is expecting her first baby
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New husband and baby news
Naomi's embracing a new chapter in her personal life, having recently tied the knot with her French partner, Alexandre Dedieu, in a dual celebration featuring an intimate civil ceremony followed by a grand wedding.
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In September, Naomi shared photos from the first ceremony on Instagram, gushing: "Officially Mr. & Mrs. 'Oui' was never in doubt, it's always been you. So grateful for this beautiful moment and excited for forever. Can't wait to celebrate our big day in the days to come!"
Naomi recently posted beautiful photos of her wedding, where she wore a stunning white gown and long veil. She expressed her gratitude to everyone who celebrated with her, saying: "From unforgettable moments to cherished memories, our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us, filling our day with laughter, love, and joy."
A few months later, Naomi shared the exciting news that she and her husband are expecting their first child. She initially announced the pregnancy with a video revealing her baby bump, saying: "Been keeping the tiniest little secret."
In May, she updated her fans, mentioning that she was "halfway" to meeting the new arrival.
Naomi started her career as a racing driver
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F1 absences
As Naomi prepares for maternity leave, fans have noticed her occasional absence from Formula 1 races. With 24 races this year, Sky Sports F1 has a large team of presenters, and they take turns covering different events.
Naomi typically covers 12 races for Sky.
In a Q&A session on Instagram, Naomi explained that the scheduling process for the on-screen team is complex. She mentioned that the team is quite large, and races are split among presenters based on numbers and geographical locations.
Additionally, many presenters have personal commitments, making it challenging for the scheduling team to create their calendars for the year.
Lewis Hamilton has a bond with Naomi
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Lewis Hamilton bond
Naomi is known for her close friendship with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who has defended her in the past when she faced criticism. In 2022, Naomi made waves when she ventured into presenting during the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team car launch, followed by co-hosting the Sky Sports F1 programme Any Driven Monday.
However, after being questioned on her suitability for the role, criticism came her way, reports The Sun.
The critic remarked: "Meet Naomi Schiff, Sky Sports latest Formula 1 commentator. Can you guess what her main qualification for the job is? Hint: It isn't Formula 1 experience."
Naomi took to social media to reply with three yawning emojis, displaying her dismissal of such negativity. Lewis swiftly rose to her defence, taking to Twitter (now renamed as X) to express his disdain for the remarks.
His statement was: "Naomi is an ex-professional racing driver & totally qualified to give her opinion as part of the Sky team. She's been a great asset since joining & we should welcome more representative broadcasting with open arms."
He added: "Still have a long way to go to change these attitudes in sport."
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Sky Sports is gearing up to broadcast the British Grand Prix throughout the weekend, with live race coverage on Sunday, July 6 at 1.30 pm.
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