British sports announcer (born 1970)
David Michael Croft (born 19 June 1970), commonly referred to as Crofty, is a British television broadcaster for Sky Sports. He is the lead commentator for Sky's Formula One coverage, a role he has held since 2012. He was born and raised in Stevenage, England.[1]
Early career
Croft began his broadcasting career in hospital radio at Radio Fairfield. He spent three years working at BBC Three Counties Radio, first as a sports reporter then as sports editor. He moved to BBC Radio 5 Live in December 1998. During his time at the station he covered the 2002 FIFA World Cup, 2004 Athens Summer Olympics and presented Saturday Sport on 5 during both the summer of 2004 and 2005.
In popular culture
He is the voice of the paddock reporter in the Codemasters F1 2010 game and in the sequel F1 2011. In F1 2012, F1 2013, and F1 2014, he guides the player through the games' respective menus, and in F1 2015, F1 2016, F1 2017, F1 2018, F1 2019, F1 2020, F1 2021, F1 22 and F1 23 he is a commentator during in-game sessions alongside Anthony Davidson and, in the latter of which, Natalie Pinkham.
Croft also voiced the character of Lofty Crofty in the European release of Planes.[6] The character was the European equivalent of Colin Cowling.
In 2023, Croft recorded sections of him speaking to be used on rapper IDK's 2023 album, F65. Croft's voice was also used for the Coachella performance from the same artist.[7]
Radio presenter
Croft has previously presented a midweek sports show and a Monday night football phone-in show on BBC London 94.9FM, where he has also stood in for Paul Ross and co-presented the Breakfast show first with JoAnne Good and then Gaby Roslin.[citation needed]
Croft is a fan of rock music and is regular contributor to Primordial Radio with his Crofty's Tracks [8][9] appearing on the afternoon show with Dewsbury.
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