Simon Lazenby
Simon Lazenby is a TV presenter and lead presenter of Formula One for Sky Sports [1]
Lazenby graduated from Durham University with a degree in Natural Sciences. He began working for Sky Sports in 2002, where he was part of the coverage of live Rugby Union. He worked as part of the team which covered three British and Irish Lions tours.
Simon Lazenby is the lead presenter of Sky Sports Formula One coverage. Working alongside former drivers Martin Brundle and Damon Hill the channel has twice won International Broadcaster of the year since its inception in 2012. Simon began his TV career as a runner at Sky Sports having graduated from Durham University with a 2;1 degree in Natural Sciences. He quickly became a reporter on Sky Sports BAFTA award winning Rugby Union coverage before taking over from Mark Durden-Smith as lead presenter from 2002 until 2011. During that period he was the frontman on two British and Irish Lions Tours, 10 Heineken Cup Finals and countless international matches from all around the world. A keen all round sports interest has also allowed Simon to present England Test matches for Sky Sports Cricket coverage as well as European Tour Golf events, ATP tennis tournaments and the Poker Million. Over a 17-year career, Simon is one of the most experienced presenters at Sky Sports, having begun presenting and reporting on top level sport at only 23 years of age. He has a wife and young son and lives in Notting Hill in North West London.
Away from work, Lazenby plays golf and the piano, and captained his college XV Rugby Union team whilst attaining a 2;1 BSC hons in Natural Sciences from Durham University.[2]
References
- ↑ Simon Lazenby Profile, Sky Sports
- ↑ Simon Lazenby, Curtis Brown Literary and Talent Agency