SKY SPORTS F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham has shared an update with fans after undergoing neck surgery.
The broadcaster, 48, announced that she will unfortunately not be ready in time to make a return to screens for this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
She shared the update alongside some grisly images from her recovery, including showing off her scar from the procedure, which she has thankfully mostly recovered from.
She captioned the post, uploaded to her Instagram account: “Hello friends…
“I had hoped to be on a flight to Brazil yesterday, but the last couple of months have been trickier than I expected following neck surgery; and I am not there just yet…
“Huge thanks to the Sky F1 team and the wider company for their incredible support.
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“And here’s to family, friends, good food and fresh air for their combined healing qualities.
“Now the hard work really starts…”
Acknowledging the grisly nature of the images, she playfully added: “(Sorry if you don’t like scars)”
Haas star Esteban Ocon was among those offering their well wishes in the comments.
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He said: “Wishing you a speedy recovery Natalie. See you in the paddock very soon!”
F1 content creator Bella James added: “Oh my god Natalie sending you my love.”
And even Premier League stars Yoane Wissa of Newcastle and Manchester United star Bryan Mbeumo stopped by to offer their support in the comments.
Pinkham first revealed that she had suffered the injury in September, when she would be “Out of action for a bit following neck surgery.”
