Simon Lazenby

Simon Lazenby, born in Calgary, Canada, moved frequently during his childhood due to his father’s international career, residing in Canada, Australia, America, and Scotland before settling in South West London. He pursued his higher education at Durham University, earning a degree in Natural Sciences. During his time at university, Lazenby was an active member of the rugby club, playing as a scrum-half and captaining his college team, St. Hild and St. Bede. His initial career path involved working as a grain trader in Lincolnshire before he secured a work experience opportunity at Sky through a fellow Durham alumnus.

Lazenby began his broadcasting career with Sky Sports in 2002 after successfully passing a screen test. He initially focused on Rugby Union, becoming the lead rugby presenter for Sky Sports from 2002 to 2011. During this period, he notably anchored coverage for two British and Irish Lions Tours and ten Heineken Cup Finals, along with various international matches. His versatility in sports broadcasting also saw him present for Sky Sports Cricket, European Tour Golf events, ATP tennis tournaments, and the Poker Million.

In 2012, Lazenby transitioned to become the lead presenter for Sky Sports F1, a position he has maintained since. He works alongside a team of broadcasters and former drivers, including Johnny Herbert, David Croft, Martin Brundle, Damon Hill, Ted Kravitz, Jenson Button, Karun Chandhok, Anthony Davidson, Paul di Resta, Naomi Schiff, and Nico Rosberg. Under his leadership, the Sky Sports F1 channel has received the International Broadcaster of the Year award twice. By 2019, Lazenby had presented live coverage of over 160 Grands Prix. In 2025, he produced the Sky documentary film “Hill,” focusing on the 1996 Formula One world champion Damon Hill. Later in 2025, Lazenby is scheduled to release his first book, titled “Pressure.”