When you spend years behind the wheel of a racing car and then suddenly become the face of F1 coverage on Sky Sports, people naturally wonder how you got there—and what happened next. Naomi Schiff has made that leap look effortless, but the journey from driving in the W Series to analysing Grands Prix on television has been anything but simple.
Born: 18 May 1994 ·
Nationality: Rwandan-Belgian ·
Occupation: Racing driver and TV presenter ·
Notable role: Sky Sports F1 Analyst ·
Recognition: Forbes Europe 30 Under 30
Quick snapshot
- Born 18 May 1994, Rwandan-Belgian (Wikipedia)
- Former racing driver – competed in W Series, Audi Sport TT Cup (Speakers Associates)
- Sky Sports F1 analyst since 2022 (Sports Illustrated)
- Gave birth to son Raphaël in October 2025 (GPblog)
- Exact net worth not publicly disclosed
- Husband’s occupation and full identity remain private
- Baby’s full name (Raphaël is the first name; no surname confirmed)
- Height and weight details unverified
- Exact return date to Sky Sports not confirmed
- The extent of her Canal+ role is not publicly detailed
- 2014 – won Clio Cup Asia series (HURS)
- 2022 – joined Sky Sports F1 (Sports Illustrated)
- September 2024 – married Alexandre Dedieu (Mirror)
- October 2025 – baby Raphaël born (RacingNews365)
- Return to Sky Sports F1 after maternity leave
- Continued work as a presenter on Canal+
- Potential expansion into motorsport advocacy and diversity initiatives
Six key facts, one pattern: Schiff’s public biography is a mix of verifiable milestones and deliberately guarded personal details.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Naomi Schiff-Dedieu |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Rwandan-Belgian |
| Occupation | Racing driver and television presenter |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Notable achievement | Forbes Europe 30 Under 30 (2021) |
What does Naomi Schiff’s husband do?
Is Naomi Schiff married?
Yes, Schiff married Alexandre Dedieu in September 2024, according to a report from The Mirror (UK tabloid). The ceremony was a private affair, and Dedieu has generally stayed out of the public eye. RacingNews365 noted that Dedieu “prefers to avoid the limelight.”
Who is Naomi Schiff’s partner?
Alexandre Dedieu is Schiff’s husband. His profession is not publicly confirmed, though multiple sources describe him as a private individual. The couple’s wedding date—September 2024—was reported by The Mirror, but no further details about his career have been disclosed.
The pattern: Schiff’s public persona is built on transparency about her career, not her personal life.
Did Naomi Schiff have a baby?
When did Naomi Schiff give birth?
Schiff gave birth to her first child, a baby boy, on 8 October 2025. The news was first reported by GPblog, which cited an Instagram post where Schiff shared the name Raphaël. RacingNews365 independently confirmed the announcement.
What is the baby’s name?
The baby’s name is Raphaël. No surname has been revealed publicly. Schiff had been off air since the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of August 2025, as reported by The Mirror. She had announced her pregnancy earlier in May 2025, according to PlanetF1.
Schiff’s maternity leave created a gap in Sky Sports F1’s on-air lineup, illustrating how broadcasters must adapt when key talent steps away. The network’s handling of her absence—and her eventual return—will be closely watched.
The implication: Schiff’s maternity leave marks a shift in her career trajectory, with her return date still unconfirmed.
What happened to Naomi Schiff?
Why did Naomi Schiff stop racing?
Schiff transitioned from racing to television after her W Series career ended in 2021. She was named Forbes Europe 30 Under 30 in 2021, and by 2022 she had joined Sky Sports F1 as an analyst and presenter, according to Speakers Associates (talent agency). A Sports Illustrated profile noted that she “quickly became a familiar figure to F1 viewers.”
What is she doing now?
Schiff continues as a lead F1 analyst for Sky Sports in the UK and also works as a co-presenter for Canal+ in France, as reported by GPfans. After her maternity leave, she is expected to return to the Sky Sports booth.
Schiff swapped the cockpit for the commentary box—a move that lost her the chance to win races but gave her a platform to influence millions of viewers every race weekend.
The catch: whether she can maintain that influence after a long break remains to be seen.
Has Naomi Schiff ever won a race?
Naomi Schiff’s racing career highlights
- Won the Clio Cup Asia series in 2014 (HURS)
- Won the KTM X-Bow Battle in 2018 (HURS)
- Recorded race wins in the Audi Sport TT Cup (2018) (Speakers Associates)
- Competed in the W Series from 2019 to 2021 but did not win a race in that championship (Wikipedia)
W Series results
Schiff’s best W Series finish was 10th in the 2019 standings. She never stood on the podium.
The pattern: Schiff won in lower-tier series but didn’t crack the top level of single-seater racing. Her broadcasting career has arguably given her more visibility than a mid-pack W Series finish ever could.
What is Naomi Schiff’s net worth?
Estimated net worth
No authoritative source has published a verified figure. Speakers Associates lists her as a speaker, but does not disclose fees. Her net worth likely derives from her Sky Sports salary, Canal+ work, and prior racing sponsorship.
Income sources
- Sky Sports F1 analyst contract
- Canal+ presenting role
- Public speaking engagements
- Brand endorsements
What this means: without transparent reporting, any figure is guesswork—and Schiff’s privacy around finances is consistent with her guarded personal life.
Career timeline
- 18 May 1994 – Born in Belgium to a Belgian father and Rwandan mother. (Wikipedia)
- Circa 2010 – Began racing at age 16. (HURS)
- 2014 – Won Clio Cup Asia. (HURS)
- 2018 – Won KTM X-Bow Battle; competed in Audi Sport TT Cup with race wins. (HURS; Speakers Associates)
- 2019–2021 – Raced in W Series. (Wikipedia)
- 2021 – Forbes Europe 30 Under 30. (Wikipedia)
- 2022 – Joined Sky Sports F1 as analyst and presenter. (Sports Illustrated)
- September 2024 – Married Alexandre Dedieu. (Mirror)
- May 2025 – Announced pregnancy. (PlanetF1)
- 8 October 2025 – Gave birth to son Raphaël. (GPblog)
Confirmed facts
- Born 18 May 1994, Rwandan-Belgian (Wikipedia)
- Former racing driver (Speakers Associates)
- Sky Sports F1 analyst since 2022 (Sports Illustrated)
- Forbes 30 Under 30 (2021) (Wikipedia)
- Married Alexandre Dedieu (Sept 2024) (Mirror)
- Baby boy Raphaël (Oct 2025) (GPblog)
What’s unclear
- Exact net worth
- Husband’s occupation
- Baby’s surname
- Height and weight details
- Exact return date to Sky Sports
- The extent of her Canal+ role
The pattern: Schiff’s public life is a carefully curated mix of professionally confirmed milestones and deliberately guarded personal details.
Quotes
“Presenter / F1 Analyst & Ambassador”
— Naomi Schiff, Instagram bio (via GPblog)
“Schiff confirmed at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix that the race would be her last weekend with Sky for the season.”
— GPfans
For Sky Sports, the return of their lead analyst after maternity leave will be a moment to welcome back a familiar voice. For Schiff, the choice is clear: balance broadcasting and motherhood, or risk losing the momentum she built on the track and in the studio.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Naomi Schiff’s baby’s name?
Raphaël, announced in October 2025.
Is Naomi Schiff married?
Yes, to Alexandre Dedieu since September 2024.
What is Naomi Schiff’s height?
Not publicly confirmed.
What team did Naomi Schiff race for?
She raced in the W Series (not a specific team) and in Audi Sport TT Cup.
How did Naomi Schiff get into racing?
She started karting at age 16 and progressed through single-seater categories.
What is Naomi Schiff’s Instagram handle?
@naomischiff (verified).
What happened to Naomi Schiff on Sky Sports?
She took maternity leave in 2025.
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Oliver Jack Carter Cooper is a staff writer for EveningLedger.uk, covering UK news, politics, business and culture. He works under Editor-in-Chief Edward Langley and Managing Editor Charlotte Reeves, following the newsroom standards for sourcing, verification and fact-checking set out in our editorial policies.