F1 News Today:-Tributes roll in for F1 legend after New Years announcement

The adulation comes after it was revealed this week that broadcaster and former racer Martin Brundle has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for services to motor racing and to sports broadcasting.

Brundle has been a mainstay of F1’s coverage in the UK for almost three decades, with his pre-race grid walks now a must-watch for fans across the country.

The Brit enjoyed spells as a co-commentator with ITV before making the switch to BBC in 2009.

He joined the Sky Sports lineup back in 2012, and has remained a key part of their extensive coverage of the sport ever since.

Prior to his career behind the microphone, the 65-year-old was a regular feature on the F1 grid from 1984-1996, during which time he clinched nine podiums.

Brundle tributes roll in

Following the news that Brundle was to receive the prestigious honour, a number of his colleagues, friends and fans took to social media to pass on their congratulations.

Writing on X, fellow Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok said: “Huge congratulations to @MBrundleF1. “I often describe him as the ‘Adrian Newey of commentary’ – worked through so many eras of the sport & always makes sure he’s absolutely at the forefront of knowledge, delivering 100 per cent every time. Been an honour & pleasure

to learn from him.”