Lee McKenzie

Born on December 1, 1977, Lee McKenzie began her journalism career at the age of 15. Her early work included presenting for ITV and launching the horse racing channel, At the Races. McKenzie also presented ‘Lookaround’ for Border Television, where she covered significant news events like the Lockerbie Trial. Her dedication to journalism and broadcasting across various high-profile sports established her early on as a respected figure in the media landscape. In 2007, she was recognized for her contributions to motorsport, receiving the Jim Clark Memorial Award.

McKenzie’s career has seen extensive work within motorsports, including covering Formula One for the BBC from 2009 to 2015 as a pit lane reporter and later as a main presenter for ‘Inside F1’. She made history in 2010 by becoming the first woman to anchor a Formula One main broadcast role on British television during the Japanese Grand Prix weekend. Her involvement in motorsports extended beyond reporting as she competed in several rounds of the World Rally Championship in 2004 and the Norwegian Mountain Rally in 2005. She also hosts ‘A1 Grand Prix’ and the ‘British Superbike Championship’ (BSB), demonstrating a deep engagement with the sport.

Since 2016, McKenzie has been a key part of Channel 4’s F1 coverage as a reporter, and lead presenter for ‘F1 Meets..’ and practice sessions, also serving as lead presenter for the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix and 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Her role expanded to include main presenter for the W Series and Channel 4 Rugby. Beyond motorsports, McKenzie has covered numerous major sporting events including the Rugby World Cup, Wimbledon, the Derby, Netball, the Commonwealth Games, the Olympics, and the Paralympic Games, showcasing her broad expertise across diverse athletic disciplines.