It has just been declared that for the 1st time in it’s sixty year history Formula one will be presented by a female. Lee McKenzie will replace the show’s current presenter Jake Humphrey for the Japanese Grand Prix in October while Jake is at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. ‘Lee’, the BBC’s current trackside newshound, will present the show with previous Formula One drivers Martin Brundle and David Coulthard, together with previous team manager Eddie Jordan providing the ‘laughs’.
Lee McKenzie commented on being one of the few ‘respected’ ladies in Formula one ; “I work exceedingly hard at my job.There are more girls in F1 who do my job. Some are dressed like they are going to a club. But that isn’t how I do things and it’s absolutely not what the BBC wants. The drivers are very respectful,’ she is saying. ‘I don’t hide away from the undeniable fact I am a female, and I am sure there are times it’s been an advantage. Other times, it’s against me.” I have done well to not make a woman driver joke right What do you believe? To be fair, Eddie Jordan will be the looker in that show.