BBC F1 commentator sacked – Accused of inappropriate behavior towards women

Jack Nicholls’ voice is familiar to motorsport fans.

Jack Nicholls explained formula one and Formula E for years. PDO

Popular formula explainer Jack Nicholls was fired from his position after information about his inappropriate behavior became public.

Nicholls’ voice has become familiar to motorsport fans, especially through the electric formula series Formula E. He has been the narrator of the series since 2014.

In addition, Nicholls has been commentating Formula 1 races on BBC radio frequencies since 2016.

According to British media, three people filed a complaint about Nicholls’ inappropriate behavior in March. He allegedly behaved inappropriately towards three women who were members of the production team. One is allegedly his ex-girlfriend.

Having told the first news According to The Times Nicholls had touched women inappropriately.

Nicholls was allowed to continue narration work during the investigation, but the employment relationship was terminated just before the weekend’s Jakarta Formula E race.

– Although I am disappointed by the decision, I accept it and take full responsibility for my actions. I want to apologize to everyone that my actions have offended and made them feel uncomfortable, Nicholls tells The Times.

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