Martin Brundle has addressed his future in broadcasting, confirming he will continue with a reduced schedule of 16 races per year for Sky Sports' Formula 1 coverage. The former driver, who missed the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix, is set to return at the Miami Grand Prix in early May. 'I do 16 races a year, so I have to miss some, and they tend to be the early-hours-of-the-morning races,' Brundle said. 'I always feel a bit sad when I'm not in Suzuka because I love that track as a driver and as a broadcaster, but I can't do them all these days.'
Meanwhile, Formula 1 has dismissed suggestions that the Indian Grand Prix will return in 2027, despite claims from local politician Mansukh Mandaviya. A spokesperson for the sport stated: 'While India is a valuable market for Formula 1's continued growth with an amazing passionate fanbase, we won't be racing there in 2027.' Sources indicated that discussions over a return have been ongoing but an agreement is not thought to be close. The Buddh International Circuit last hosted a race in 2013, with Sebastian Vettel winning all three editions.
In other news, driver Jules Gounon has provided an update on his health after passing out during a GT World Challenge Europe race. The Frenchman, part of Max Verstappen's team, revealed he had suffered from food poisoning before the event. 'I've never struggled that much in a race car and pushed myself to a point I didn't think I could reach,' Gounon wrote on Instagram. 'After the stint, I completely passed out and ended up gaining back another trip at the medical center for a few hours.'
