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Naomi Schiff

Naomi Schiff is a racing driver and motorsport broadcaster known for competing in single-seater and GT racing before moving into Formula 1 media work.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Naomi Schiff (born 18 May 1994) is a Belgian-Rwandan racing driver and motorsport broadcaster. She began her racing career in 2010 and later moved into Formula 1 media work, joining Sky Sports F1 as a presenter and analyst in 2022.

Early life and racing career

Schiff was born on 18 May 1994 and began racing in 2010 at age 16 in the South African Formula Volkswagen Championship. Her early career included single-seater racing in South Africa before later appearances in touring car and GT-style competition.

Major racing results

Among her notable results, Schiff won the Clio Cup China Series in 2014. She also competed in the 2019 W Series after building experience in several disciplines.

Broadcasting career

After moving away from full-time racing, Schiff became a motorsport presenter and analyst. She joined Sky Sports F1 in 2022 and became a full-time team member in 2023. She has also presented Formula 1 coverage for Canal+ since the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix. In her role at Sky Sports F1, she has provided analysis on races featuring drivers such as Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso, and has worked alongside team principal Toto Wolff.

Public profile

Schiff is widely presented as a prominent female voice in motorsport broadcasting. Her work has also been linked to broader conversations about representation and inclusion in racing media.

Key facts

  • Schiff began her racing career in 2010 in the South African Formula Volkswagen Championship.
  • She won the 2014 Clio Cup China Series.
  • She competed in the 2019 W Series.
  • She joined Sky Sports F1 as a presenter and analyst in 2022 and became a full-time team member in 2023.
  • She has also presented Formula 1 coverage for Canal+ since the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Canadian context

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Naomi Schiff?
Naomi Schiff is a racing driver and motorsport broadcaster who has worked in Formula 1 media, especially with Sky Sports F1.
When was Naomi Schiff born?
She was born on 18 May 1994.
What is Naomi Schiff known for in racing?
She is known for competing in single-seater racing, winning the 2014 Clio Cup China Series, and racing in the 2019 W Series.
When did Naomi Schiff join Sky Sports F1?
She joined Sky Sports F1 in 2022 and became a full-time member of the team in 2023.
What nationalities is Naomi Schiff associated with?
Sources describe her as Belgian-Rwandan, and some also describe her as South African in racing contexts.

References

  1. German Wikipediahttps://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Schiff
    Supports: Birth date; Belgian and Rwandan racing driver description.
  2. Polish Wikipediahttps://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Schiff
    Supports: Birth date; early racing career in South African Formula Volkswagen.
  3. English Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Schiff
    Supports: Career start, Clio Cup China Series win, W Series participation, Sky Sports F1 and Canal+ presenting roles.
  4. Speakers Associateshttps://www.speakersassociates.com/speaker/naomi-schiff/
    Supports: Sky Sports F1 analyst and presenter; joining in 2022 and full-time since 2023.
  5. Sports Illustratedhttps://www.si.com/formula1/2023/07/07/naomi-schiff-f1-sky-sports-path-track-television
    Supports: Background as racing driver and Sky Sports analyst from 2022.
  6. W Series Wikihttps://wseries.fandom.com/wiki/Naomi_Schiff
    Supports: 2019 W Series participation and Belgian-born description.