Jake began his broadcasting career alongside being a street youth worker and just six months after his TV debut in 2012 he signed with Eurosport. At weekends, he has worked with Formula One, Le Mans 24 Hours, British Touring Cars, FIA Karting, Formula E, the Goodwood Festival of Speed and more all over the UK, Europe and Asia, for clients such as McLaren, Ferrari, Porsche, Williams and Caterham. On weekdays, he is the station manager at Downforce Radio which he started with no money, and has now been heard by over a million listeners worldwide. He was also a panellist on the Channel 5 TV show The Cars That Made Britain Great, Alongside his racing work, he is an amateur musician and secondary school supply teacher, so after a decade of incredible work he has some of the most interesting stories you’ll ever hear!
How to hire Jake Sanson
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Jake Sanson for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Jake is often booked to speak at events, read his latest feedback below.
"Jake has provided commentary, voice-overs and interviews for the Toyo BRSCC Porsche Championship this year and in seasons before. He is always jolly, polite and his knowledge and dedication to motorsport are of significant benefit in this regard. I would have no hesitation in recommending Jake to any race series looking for a commentator or presenter for their broadcast or web TV coverage" - Chris, Web Application Developer
"Jake is an excellent commentator and presenter. Has in-depth knowledge and continually researches his subject." - Kim, Director/ Producer, AJK Television Productions
"Unequivocally the voice of modern-day motorsport Jake Sanson is the real deal, the full package and the benchmark for 21st-century motorsport commentators. From the moment he takes to the microphone the whole atmosphere transforms as his energy, passion, motorsport knowledge and ability to tell the story of the race flow out across the circuit as infectious soundwaves. Jake’s phrasing, conviction and delivery of his commentary style is often more exciting than the event itself. He is the event." - Ben, Media & Communications Manager, Daytona Motorsport
- 2012 - Television debut - Motors TV (Britcar, Super One, BRISCA F1)
- 2013 - First contract signed to a TV channel - Eurosport UK
- 2014 - First overseas commentary - Ferrari Challenge Europe, Mugello, ITALY
- 2015 - Downforce Radio hits 250,000 listeners
- 2016 - Features on Channel 5's The Cars That Made Britain Great
- 2016 - Le Mans 24 Hours and FIA Formula E debut
- 2017 - World Superbike audition - Jerez
- 2018 - FIA WTCR debut - FIA Karting debut
- 2018 - Racing Point F1 for YouTube
- 2019 - British Grand Prix - F1TV
- 2019 - McLaren F1 Shadow esports
- 2020 - IAME Asia Series - Malaysia
- 2020 - Williams Esports - Innovation Esports
- 2021 - Asian Formula 3 - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
- 2021 - Le Mans 24 Hours - Eurosport
