F1 commentator Rachel Brookes resigns after Verstappen interview backlash
Rachel Brookes, a veteran F1 commentator with 14 years at the broadcaster, announced her departure after facing online backlash for a question posed to Max Verstappen following his clash at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix. She made the decision ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, noting that the pressure had become untenable.
The criticism she received on social media prompted a difficult choice as she neared the end of her career. The episode has reignited discussions on gender and criticism in Formula 1 media.
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