Sky Sports commentator and former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has spoken out after receiving an OBE.
The 65-year-old has been recognised for his services to motor racing and sports broadcasting. After visiting Windsor Castle yesterday to receive the award from Prince William, Brundle shared a message of thanks on social media, writing:
“I received this very special award in a spectacularly beautiful setting from HRH Prince of Wales today on behalf of my family and friends, everyone who created and operated any racing car I drove, and everybody who has been part of creating and transmitting any Formula One broadcast I’ve been fortunate to be part of. Sincere thanks to all of you who have shared the journey with me so far.”
The Briton also commented on the prestigious recognition during an interview with Sky Sports News.
“It made me feel very lucky and very privileged because always something like this, you receive on behalf of an awful lot of other people because either they were designing and creating and fixing my racing cars, or working with us in the broadcasting industry.
“You can’t do anything on your own at the level of Formula 1. I’ve been very lucky to have two careers in F1 as a driver and a broadcaster, which this award has been presented for.
“When the letter came through just before Christmas, I was ecstatic.”
Sir Jackie Stewart with Martin Brundle, Sky F1
Photo by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali released a statement, branding Brundle as a “brilliant voice” of the sport.
“Huge congratulations to Martin Brundle on receiving his OBE for services to motor racing and to sports broadcasting. He has been a tireless supporter of motorsport and constant presence and brilliant voice to all our fans over many years.”
