Submissions for the Sky Sports Grid Insider are now closed.
Sky Sports has launched a brand‑new nationwide competition to find a creator from the heart of the Formula 1 community and anyone with a passion for F1 storytelling can take part.
The Grid Insider competition is the first of its kind from Sky Sports, offering one creator the chance to join Sky Sports F1 coverage throughout the 2026 season.
What is the Grid Insider competition?
Sky Sports is on the lookout for a creator with strong storytelling instincts, a real love of F1, and the ability to bring fans closer to the sport. The winner will contribute to some of Sky Sports’ biggest F1 shows and social content across the 2026 season.
It’s open to people all over the UK — whether you’re an established creator or just getting started.
What does the winner get to do?
The creator chosen as Grid Insider will have the chance to:
- Present a segment on The F1 Show
- Host an episode of Paddock Pass on Sky Sports F1's social channels
- Appear as a guest on The F1 Show podcast
- Host an official Sky Sports F1 Watch Party
- Enjoy a behind‑the‑scenes race weekend experience with Sky Sports
It’s a unique opportunity to bring a fan’s perspective to the world of live motorsport broadcasting.
How to enter:
If you’d like to take part, here’s how to get involved:
- Visit Sky Sports Grid Insider
- Tell Sky Sports why you should be the first ever Grid Insider
- Wait to see if you make the shortlist
- Shortlisted creators will then be asked to create a new piece of content to show their creativity and F1 knowledge
- The public will vote for their favourite
- The winner will be announced live on air during the season
"This is an unbelievable opportunity for a creator with passion and genuine knowledge of the sport to show they can entertain, inform and deliver on the biggest stage.” - Jenson Button
Watch our secial spoof auditions video to kick off the competition, featuring Martin Brundle OBE, Jenson Button, Natalie Pinkham and more HERE!
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