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Who is Sky Sports F1 presenter and analyst Naomi Schiff?
Naomi Schiff is a former racing driver who now works for the Sky Sports F1 team. She is often seen in the paddock analysing, presenting, and asking questions on behalf of the United Kingdom's broadcaster. Schiff sometimes works for the French TV channel Canal+.
Who is Naomi Schiff?
Schiff was born in Belgium on May 18, 1994. She has a Belgian father and a Rwandan mother. Despite being born in Europe, she spent much of her childhood in South Africa. Schiff now lives in Paris and is often showing her adventures in the city on her Instagram channel.
Did Naomi Schiff used to be a racing driver?
Naomi Schiff started her racing career in South Africa at 16. She joined the 2010 Southern African Formula Volkswagen series and finished in 17th place, scoring seven points. After a sabbatical, success started to come in. She appeared in the European Cup Formula Renault 2.0 and the Supercar Challenge Superlights before joining the 2014 Clio Cup China Series.
This Championship included races at Sepang and Shanghai, and she really made a name for herself. She secured eight out of the ten pole positions and won seven out of the ten races. She also secured eight fastest laps through the season. She scored 135 points and comfortably won the Championship. She moved on to the GT4 European Series Northern Cup in 2017. Her best result in this competition was 6th place. Schiff has also participated in multiple 24-hour races, including the 2018 24 Hours of Nürburgring, where she finished second in her class. In 2019, Schiff competed in the W Series for Hitech GP. She scored two points and finished in 16th.
When did Naomi Schiff join Sky Sports F1?
Schiff started working for Sky Sports F1 at the start of the 2022 Formula 1 season. She initially presented a magazine show, 'Any Driven Monday, ' summarising the weekend's action. In 2023, Schiff became a regular face in the paddock and conducted some post-session interviews on the grid before the podium celebrations.
Does Naomi Schiff have a boyfriend?
Naomi Schiff is in a long-term relationship. On September 30 2023, Schiff's boyfriend took her on a boating trip in Paris, where he proposed. The couple are now engaged, and the pundit has suggested they are planning a wedding.