About

Presenter. Reporter. Journalist.

Claire is a highly experienced broadcaster, reporter, content creator and journalist with over a decade in the industry and a strong specialism in motorsport. Over the past two years, she has been a key presenter for Formula 1’s Sim Racing World Championships (2024 and 2025), engaging millions of viewers across F1’s global channels. Claire’s broadcasting credentials also span major outlets including Eurosport/Discovery, Channel 4, IMG, BBC, ITV, Formula E, and TNT Sport.

She was also the lead host at the Esports World Cup, covering Rennsport, and has brought her dynamic presenting and commentary skills to events such as the European Endurance Championship Ultimate Cup. Her career includes three seasons reporting from within the Formula 1 paddock, where she regularly interviewed the sport’s biggest names.

She was also the inaugural lead commentator on groundbreaking W Series, the forerunner to F1 Academy and works for ITV Sport covering support races at the British Touring Car Championship.

In addition to motorsport, Claire has covered three Olympic Games—including the Paralympics—serving as both presenter and commentator for the Olympic Broadcast Committee and Eurosport. Her experience extends to ball sports too where she has reported and presented on rugby, football and cricket.

Claire is also an experienced live event host, with engagements including the New Global Sport Conference, F1 Experiences, and events for the Aston Martin Formula 1 Team. 

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