{"id":57260,"date":"2026-03-05T12:05:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/sky-sports-launches-grid-insider-to-uncover-fresh-voice-from-heart-of-f1s-social-community-f1-news\/05\/03\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:06:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:06:02","slug":"sky-sports-launches-grid-insider-to-uncover-fresh-voice-from-heart-of-f1s-social-community-f1-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/sky-sports-launches-grid-insider-to-uncover-fresh-voice-from-heart-of-f1s-social-community-f1-news\/05\/03\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky Sports launches &#8216;Grid Insider&#8217; to uncover fresh voice from heart of F1&#8217;s social community | F1 News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-component-name=\"ui-article-body\" data-testid=\"article-body\" data-highlight-intro=\"true\">\n<p>Sky Sports has launched its first-ever nationwide competition to find a standout creator to feature on the biggest stage in broadcasting when it comes to motorsport; Sky Sports F1.<\/p>\n<p>To kickstart the search for a Grid Insider, Sky has unveiled a spoof auditions tape, featuring king of the grid Martin Brundle, alongside fellow Sky Sports F1 team members Jenson Button, Natalie Pinkham and Bernie Collins.<\/p>\n<p>The tape also stars prominent creators and Easter eggs from the world of F1, including a certain Mr Capaldi. The competition aims to uncover a fresh voice from the heart of F1&#8217;s social community with sharp storytelling instincts and deep knowledge of the sport ready to share their POV to millions of fans who engage with Sky Sports F1.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Search aims to unearth a creator from the heart of F1&#8217;s social community<\/li>\n<li>Winning creator will feature on Sky Sports F1 coverage during the 2026 season<\/li>\n<li>Martin Brundle OBE, Jenson Button and Lewi\u2026 sorry, Anthony Capaldi star in spoof auditions tape to kickstart the Grid Insider competition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The role, which will be for the 2026 season, will see the winning creator:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Receive a one-off opportunity to present a segment on The F1 Show<\/li>\n<li>Host an episode of the Paddock Pass across Sky Sports F1 socials<\/li>\n<li>Feature as a guest on The F1 Show podcast<\/li>\n<li>Host an official Sky Sports F1 Watch Party for a Grand Prix<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy a money-can&#8217;t-buy behind-the-scenes experience at a race weekend<\/li>\n<li>To apply, aspiring creators can visit <a href=\"https:\/\/skysportsgridinsider.sky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">skysportsgridinsider.sky.com<\/a> to find out more and submit an entry explaining why they should become the first Grid Insider<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sdc-article-widget sdc-article-image\" data-testid=\"article-image\">\n<figure class=\"sdc-article-image__figure\">\n<div class=\"sdc-article-image__wrapper\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"ui-media-caption\" data-testid=\"article-image-caption\">\n        <span class=\"u-hide-visually\">Image:<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"ui-media-caption__caption-text\" data-testid=\"article-image-caption-text\">Sky Sports has launched its first nationwide competition to find a standout creator to feature on Sky Sports F1 this year<br \/>\n        <\/span><br \/>\n      <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>A shortlist will be selected by the Sky Sports F1 team, before a challenge is set; create a piece of content that showcases their creativity, know-how and ability to entertain.<\/p>\n<p>Whether that&#8217;s delivering a Notebook to rival Ted Kravitz, strategic insight to match Bernie Collins or even attempting to outdo Crofty&#8217;s iconic, &#8220;lights out and away we go&#8221;, fans will ultimately decide the winner via a public vote with the creator being announced live on air during the season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sdc-article-widget sdc-article-image\" data-testid=\"article-image\">\n<figure class=\"sdc-article-image__figure\">\n<div class=\"sdc-article-image__wrapper\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\">\n          <img class=\"sdc-article-image__item\" loading=\"lazy\" intrinsicsize=\"768x432\" style=\"display:block\" class=\"lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg?w=75&resize=75 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg?w=100&resize=100 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg?w=150&resize=150 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg?w=240&resize=240 240w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg?w=320&resize=320 320w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg?w=500&resize=500 500w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg?w=640&resize=640 640w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg?w=800&resize=800 800w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg?w=1024&resize=1024 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg?w=1280&resize=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg?w=1600&resize=1600 1600w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/384x216\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg?20260304153221 380w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg 760w, https:\/\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/1600x900\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg?20260304153221 1024w, https:\/\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/2048x1152\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg?20260304153221 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 1024px, 100vw\" alt=\"Sky Sports has launched its first ever nationwide competition to find a standout creator to feature on Sky Sports F1 this year\" data-testid=\"article-image-image\"\/>\n    <\/div><figcaption class=\"ui-media-caption\" data-testid=\"article-image-caption\">\n        <span class=\"u-hide-visually\">Image:<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"ui-media-caption__caption-text\" data-testid=\"article-image-caption-text\">Sky Sports has launched its first nationwide competition to find a standout creator to feature on Sky Sports F1 this year<br \/>\n        <\/span><br \/>\n      <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jenson Button, Sky Sports F1 expert, said: &#8220;The explosion of F1&#8217;s popularity is in large part due to the growing creator and fan community. Sky Sports has launched this competition which is an unbelievable opportunity for a creator with passion and genuine knowledge of the sport to show that they can entertain, inform and deliver on the biggest stage.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am really looking forward to seeing the creativity and personality creators bring as well as welcoming the eventual winner to the team this season.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"sdc-article-widget sdc-article-image\" data-testid=\"article-image\">\n<figure class=\"sdc-article-image__figure\">\n<div class=\"sdc-article-image__wrapper\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\">\n          <img class=\"sdc-article-image__item\" loading=\"lazy\" intrinsicsize=\"768x432\" style=\"display:block\" class=\"lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182181.jpg?w=75&resize=75 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182181.jpg?w=100&resize=100 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182181.jpg?w=150&resize=150 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182181.jpg?w=240&resize=240 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182181.jpg?w=320&resize=320 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182181.jpg?w=500&resize=500 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182181.jpg?w=640&resize=640 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182181.jpg?w=800&resize=800 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182181.jpg?w=1024&resize=1024 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182181.jpg?w=1280&resize=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182181.jpg?w=1600&resize=1600 1600w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182181.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/384x216\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182181.jpg?20260304153236 380w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182181.jpg 760w, https:\/\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/1600x900\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182181.jpg?20260304153236 1024w, https:\/\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/2048x1152\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182181.jpg?20260304153236 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 1024px, 100vw\" alt=\"Sky Sports has launched its first ever nationwide competition to find a standout creator to feature on Sky Sports F1 this year\" data-testid=\"article-image-image\"\/>\n    <\/div><figcaption class=\"ui-media-caption\" data-testid=\"article-image-caption\">\n        <span class=\"u-hide-visually\">Image:<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"ui-media-caption__caption-text\" data-testid=\"article-image-caption-text\">Sky Sports has launched its nationwide competition to find a standout creator to feature on Sky Sports F1 this year<br \/>\n        <\/span><br \/>\n      <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bella James, content creator, added: &#8220;As someone who has being creating content around F1 for three years now, it&#8217;s brilliant to see Sky Sports opening the door to creators in a meaningful way. I would encourage anyone who loves the sport and has a passion for storytelling to put themselves forward.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The competition launches ahead of Formula 1 returning to Sky Sports and NOW from March 6 with unrivalled live coverage of every practice, qualifying session and Grands Prix.<\/p>\n<p>To apply to be the Sky Sports Grid Insider, creators can head to: <a href=\"https:\/\/skysportsgridinsider.sky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">skysportsgridinsider.sky.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/f1\/news\/12433\/13511596\/australian-gp-2026-dates-schedule-weather-uk-start-time-and-how-to-watch-or-stream-f1-season-opener-in-melbourne-on-sky-sports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Sky Sports F1&#8217;s Australian GP schedule<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday March 6<br \/>1am: Australian GP Practice One (session starts at 1.30am)*<\/strong><br \/>2.55am: F3 Qualifying*<br \/>3.30am: Team Bosses Press Conference<br \/>3.50am: F2 Qualifying*<br \/><strong>4.35am: Australian GP Practice Two (session starts at 5am)*<\/strong><br \/>6.15am: The F1 Show*<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday March 7<\/strong><br \/>0.10am: F3 Sprint*<br \/><strong>1.10am: Australian GP Practice Three (session starts at 1.30am)*<\/strong><br \/>3.05am: F2 Sprint*<br \/>4.10am: Australian GP Qualifying build-up*<br \/><strong>5am: AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING*<\/strong><br \/>7am: Ted&#8217;s Qualifying Notebook*<br \/>9.45pm: F3 Feature Race*<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday March 8<\/strong><br \/>12.20am: F2 Feature Race*<br \/>2.30am: Australian GP build-up: Grand Prix Sunday*<br \/><strong>4am: THE AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX*<\/strong><br \/>6am: Australian GP reaction: Chequered Flag*<br \/>7am: Ted&#8217;s Notebook*<br \/><em>7.55am: Australian GP race replay*<br \/>10am: Australian GP highlights (also on Sky One)*<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*Also on Sky Sports Main Event<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch every race of the 2026 Formula 1 season live on Sky Sports, starting with the Australian Grand Prix this weekend. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nowtv.com\/membership\/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Stream Sky Sports with NOW &#8211; no contract, cancel anytime<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/f1\/news\/12040\/13514999\/sky-sports-launches-grid-insider-to-uncover-fresh-voice-from-heart-of-f1s-social-community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sky Sports has launched its first-ever nationwide competition to find a standout creator to feature on the biggest stage in broadcasting when<br \/><button class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/sky-sports-launches-grid-insider-to-uncover-fresh-voice-from-heart-of-f1s-social-community-f1-news\/05\/03\/2026\/\">Read More &rsaquo;<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":57261,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[213],"tags":[7733,2895,7731,2084,1282,7729,2885,33,69,3870,70,7730,7732],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/e0.365dm.com\/26\/03\/768x432\/skysports-f1-sky-f1_7182179.jpg?20260304153221","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57260"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57260"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57260\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":57262,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57260\/revisions\/57262"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}