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Comment: There too much referenced to sources we can't use. IMDB is the obvious one, but digitaljournalusa.co.uk is a AI bot scrape site. I suspect some of the databases are too, but either way we need significant coverage in independent sources and verification from reliable sources. ChrysGalley (talk) 16:03, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
Lawrence Barretto | |
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| Born | July 15, 1984 |
| Alma mater | Bournemouth University |
| Occupations | Journalist Television presenter |
| Years active | 2007 - present |
| Employer | Formula One |
| Known for | Motorsport journalism and broadcasting with F1 |
| Television | Formula One Channel 4 F1 Off the Grid |
| Spouse |
Sabrina Barretto (m. 2023) |
Lawrence Barretto is a British motorsport journalist, television presenter and broadcaster. He is best known as the official Formula One correspondent and presenter for F1 TV, and as a paddock reporter for Channel 4 F1.
Early life and education
[edit]Barretto was born on July 15, 1984 in Frimley, England. He is of Sri Lankan heritage.[1] Barretto grew up in a family with a strong interest in sports, and became interested in motorsport after watching the 1994 Australian Grand Prix.[2] He attended Bournemouth University, where he graduated with a degree in Multimedia Journalism. While studying at university he initiated and conducted an interview with Bernie Ecclestone.[3][1]
Career
[edit]Early journalism
[edit]Barretto began his professional media career as a staff writer for Sport Magazine, interviewing Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton. He later moved to BBC Sport as a broadcast journalist. Barretto provided live commentary at major sporting events including the London 2012 Olympic Games. He also worked as an F1 correspondent for the motorsport magazine Autosport.[4][5]
Formula One and broadcasting
[edit]Barretto started working for Formula One Group in March 2018, working as a Senior Writer & Editor at Liberty Media. He provided lead feature and news analysis content for Formula1.com and the official F1 App. In March 2022, he became an Official F1 Correspondent & Presenter, hosting pre- and post-race broadcasts including the Weekend Warm-Up Show, as well as conducting trackside, pit lane, and press conference interviews for F1 TV.[6][7][8]
Barretto is also a Pit Lane Reporter for UK broadcaster Channel 4 F1, a position he has held since March 2021. Additionally, Barretto hosts the series Off the Grid for F1 TV and co-hosts the official educational audio series F1 Explains podcast.[9][10][11][12]
Personal life
[edit]Barretto has been married to Sabrina Barretto since July 2023. He is well-known within the F1 paddock for his large collection of colorful shoes. In addition to this, he has also openly expressed his love for food, declaring himself a "burger connoisseur".[13]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Widemagazine (2025-11-24). "Lawrence Barretto: His Biography, Wife, and Net Worth Overview". Wide Magazine. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ "My Untold Story - Lawrence Barretto". Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ admin (2025-12-10). "Lawrence Barretto: An Insight into His Career, Personal Life, and Influence in Formula 1". digitaljournalusa.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ "Lawrence Barretto Autosport F1 Editor". Motor1. 2026-05-20.
- ↑ The best job in the world? With F1 broadcaster Lawrence Barretto | Racing Pilot Podcast. 2024-01-30. Retrieved 2026-05-20 – via shows.acast.com.
- ↑ "Lawrence Barretto - F1 Correspondent & Presenter at Formula 1". THE ORG. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ "Lawrence Barretto - Commentator Profile & Stats - ICDb". Internet Commentator Database (ICDb). Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ "What the Aston Martin Safety Car feels like to drive". www.formula1.com. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ "Lawrence Barretto". www.imdb.com. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ "An exclusive look into the off-track life of Oscar Piastri". www.formula1.com. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ "Inside a hot lap of the Madring with home hero Sainz". www.formula1.com. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ "Lawrence Barretto - F1's Renowned Journalist, Relationship With Daniel Ricciardo, Facts vs Rumors Dilemma". www.imdb.com. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ "Inside F1 - with F1's Lawrence Barretto". Podomatic. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
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