Jack Nicholls sacked from Formula E over inappropriate touching claims

2023-06-01

BBC’s ‘voice of F1’ is sacked as commentator on rival Formula E championship over ‘inappropriate touching’ claims

Jack Nicholls’s contract with Formula E has been cut following an investigation

The voice of BBC’s Formula 1 has been sacked from his commentator role on the F1’s rival championship, Formula E, following allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

Jack Nicholls’s contract was axed after three complainants alleged that they had been touched inappropriately.

One of the alleged victims is thought to have been in a junior colleague of Nicholls who he was in a relationship at the time – breaking Formula E’s conduct rules.

The other two complaints against the presenter, who also has gigs on the BBC and with Netflix, were reportedly made by witnesses.

Nicholls’s said he was ‘disappointed’ with the decision but ‘respected’ it.

Jack Nicholls’s contract with Formula E has been axed following allegations of inappropriate behaviour

Nicholls has been a huge part of the electric racing series since it was launched back in 2014 and is a well-known voice to many fans across the world

The incidents are said to have taken place across the world, including in Rome and Cape Town.

Formula E told The Times: ‘We can confirm an investigation was carried out in response to complaints of inappropriate behaviour.

‘Following this, Jack Nicholls’s contract to provide race commentary was terminated’.

Nicholls has been a huge part of the electric racing series since it was launched back in 2014 and is a well-known voice to many fans across the world.

Alongside his commentator role at Formula E, Nicholls has been a commentator for BBC Formula 1 for nine years and more recently in 2019 became a commentator for Netflix’s Drive to Survive.

Alongside his commentator role at Formula E, Nicholls has been a commentator for BBC Formula 1 for nine years and more recently in 2019 became a commentator for Netflix’s Drive to Survive

He has also appeared on ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5.

One broadcaster said the allegations will put the public broadcaster ‘in a bit of a conundrum’ as he ‘has been shown the door by Formula E yet remains on air on its Formula 1 coverage’.

MailOnline has contacted the BBC and Netflix regarding the investigation outcome.

Nicholls told The Guardian: ‘Although disappointed with the decision, I respect it and accept why it was taken.

‘I want to take full responsibility for what I did and apologise unreservedly for a couple of isolated incidents that has made those concerned feel uncomfortable.

‘I never meant any harm and I am committed to making amends and to be more mindful of my behaviour in future.’

MailOnline has reached out to Nicholls for a statement.

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