F1 BBC team for 2014 complete with Allan McNish

Allan McNish is the last name to be announced as part of the BBC’s F1 team for 2014 along with Suzi Perry, David Coulthard, Eddie Jordan, Ben Edwards, James Allen, Lee McKenzie, Tom Clarkson and Jennie Gow.

Following a successful debut for the BBC last season, Allan McNish has signed up to the BBC’s F1 team for 2014 as co-commentator for Radio 5 live and expert analyst across TV, radio and online.

Allan will be live from the radio commentary box for 15 of the 19 races and will also feature across the BBC’s F1 output. He’ll be using his extensive experience from across all areas of motorsport to steer audiences through the intricacies of the forthcoming season, which promises to be a fascinating one with all the technical changes ahead.

Eddie Jordan, chief analyst and David Coulthard, co-commentator and expert pundit both return and, after her first season at the helm in 2013, Suzi Perry resumes her duties as TV anchor for 2014.

Ben Edwards once again leads the commentary on TV with Lee McKenzie and Tom Clarkson bringing all the news from the pit lane. On Radio 5 live, James Allen leads the coverage as F1 correspondent and commentator with Jennie Gow as F1 presenter and pit lane reporter.

The 2014 F1 season picks up pace tomorrow as testing begins and the BBC’s F1 team is ready to deliver another exciting year of coverage. We’re delighted that Allan McNish is on board with the team this year in an expanded role – his experience and expertise is an invaluable addition, especially as he joins us straight from a highly successful career on the track.

The strength of our presenting line up is something we are very proud of and it’s great to have them back again for 2014. We’re looking forward to the new season and delivering audiences a great package across TV, radio and online. – Ben Gallop, BBC Head of F1

With a highly successful career spanning karting to F1, including three victories at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, Allan McNish is one of the most respected names in the world of motorsport. During 2013, he worked as F1 co-commentator alongside James Allen for Radio 5 live, alongside his driving, where he won his third Le Mans 24 Hours and rounded off the year by winning the FIA World Endurance Championship.

Now that I have hung up my racing helmet, I am really looking forward to joining the BBC team again for what I am sure is going to be a fantastic new F1 season. With so many technical rule changes, as well as team and driver movements, there will be lots of things happening on and off track for the BBC team to bring to you. – Allan McNish

BBC One and BBC One HD will show nine races live on TV, including Silverstone, Canada, Monza and Spa, as well as the season finale from Abu Dhabi, with extended highlights programmes of the remaining races. This goes the same for practice and qualifying. Every Grand Prix of the season will be live on Radio 5 live or 5 live sports extra. Full details will be announced by the corporation later.