The BBC have revealed a wealth of new names in their 2012 commentary team, confirming the signings of commentators Ben Edwards and James Allen, as well as former Jordan and Stewart car designer Gary Anderson for the new season.
The Beeb was forced to make a raft of changes to their presenting team for 2012, after the core of their 2009-2011 team were poached by rival broadcasters Sky Sports.
For 2012, Sky will show all 20 races live, with the BBC showing 10 live and 10 as extended highlights, as part of the UK's contentious new split coverage deal.
With the likes of TV presenters Martin Brundle and Ted Kravitz and radio commentators David Croft and Anthony Davidson all moving to Sky, the BBC have needed to go on a serious recruitment drive.
The net result will see Jake Humphrey remain on as presenter, with Eddie Jordan and David Coulthard remaining as pundits for the channel's TV coverage.
Coulthard will continue as co-commentator, with Edwards replacing Brundle as lead commentator, a move that he himself confirmed late last year.
"I'm thrilled to be joining the BBC F1 team," Edwards said at the announcement, "It's a dream come true to be broadcasting from grands prix all over the world with such a prestigious broadcaster and such a talented group of people."
The TV team will be completed by regular pit lane reporter Lee McKenzie and Anderson, who joins up as the BBC's 'technical analyst'.
Anderson worked for Jordan, Stewart and Jaguar between 1991 and 2003, and has recently moved into television commentary with Irish television station RTE, as well as for ESPN Star Sports.
The BBC have confirmed that the team will travel to each race on the calendar, even those only being shown as highlights.
For 2012, the BBC will show ten live races, starting with the Chinese GP on April 15th and including the races at Monaco, Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps.
On the BBC's radio coverage, Allen will take over from the departing Croft, having commentated on F1 for ITV from 2002 to 2008.
He will be joined by pit lane reporter Jennie Gow, who recently presented the BBC's MotoGP TV coverage.
It is not clear who, if anyone, will fill the role as Allen's co-commentator during sessions, though the BBC may opt for guest pundits throughout the season.
When Davidson has been unavailable at past race weekends, a number of F1 faces have filled in, including Karun Chandhok, Nick Heidfeld and Sir Jackie Stewart.
After the confirmation of the new team, BBC F1 head Ben Gallop said: "We're delighted to welcome Ben, James, Gary and Jennie to the BBC presentation team.
"They bring with them a wealth of experience and knowledge as well as huge passion for the sport that will help bring the season to life for our audiences on TV, radio and online."
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