BBC commentator known as ‘voice of F1’ sacked over allegations of inappropriate touching
A BBC commentator dubbed the “voice of F1” has been sacked after alleged inappropriate touching.
Jack Nicholls was dismissed by IMG – who produce BBC Radio 5 Live’s Formula One coverage – after recent complaints by three people.
He had already been fired by Formula E as their lead commentator ahead of last month’s Monaco Grand Prix following an internal investigation.
And now a spokesperson said: “IMG has decided to part ways with Jack Nicholls in light of the incidents that led to his departure from Formula E.”
Allegations first surfaced regarding Nicholls’ behaviour in March.
Three individuals – all employees at Formula E – made complaints, including one junior colleague he was in a relationship with at the time and two witnesses.
The incidents were said to have taken place across the world including in Rome and Cape Town.
Nicholls, who deleted his social media channels, said in his own statement when the allegations were made public: “Although disappointed with the decision, I respect it and accept why it was taken.
“I want to take full responsibility for what I did and apologise unreservedly for a couple of isolated incidents that has made those concerned feel uncomfortable.
“I never meant any harm and I am committed to making amends and to be more mindful of my behaviour in future.”
Nicholls was a regular on the BBC since 2016.
He often worked as part of a team that includes ex-F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and Jennie Gow.
He was also part of the Netflix docu-series Drive To Survive in 2019.
Ben Edwards replaced Nicholls on the Formula E coverage for the Jakarta ePrix at the beginning of June.
And Edwards will remain in the role for the rest of this season.