Lee McKenzie
Scottish journalist and presenter
Born
December 1st, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Scotland
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A Scottish journalist and presenter, recognized for coverage of major sporting events. Worked as a reporter for the BBC, specializing in motorsport, particularly Formula 1. Has hosted various programs and provided insights on race weekends. Contributed to significant conversations in sports media through interviews and analysis.
Served as a pit lane reporter for Formula 1
Presented sports programs on BBC
Contributed to motorsport coverage for BBC Radio
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