Marc Gené will be absent from Sky Sport F1’s commentary team for the Malaysian Grand Prix as the former Formula 1 driver prepares to get married in Barcelona. His absence will last for only one race weekend, with the Spanish commentator stepping away from his usual television duties for the ceremony.
The announcement means viewers accustomed to hearing Marc Gené alongside Sky Sport F1’s regular commentary team will notice a change during the Malaysian GP weekend. Gené is normally a familiar presence both on the live broadcast and at the circuit, where his experience as a former driver allows him to provide technical insight into Formula 1 machinery and race weekends.
Why Marc Gené will miss the Malaysian Grand Prix
Marc Gené confirmed during a Sky Sport F1 broadcast that he will miss the upcoming Malaysian Grand Prix because he is getting married to his partner. The ceremony is due to take place in Barcelona, according to the Spaniard, although no additional information about the wedding celebrations has been made public.
His absence is therefore temporary rather than a change to his longer-term role with the broadcaster. After one weekend away from Formula 1 commentary, he is expected to return to his usual duties.
The Malaysian event forms part of the wider 2026 Formula 1 calendar, with the race weekend providing the backdrop to a temporary adjustment in Sky Sport F1’s broadcast line-up.
Who will replace Marc Gené on Sky Sport F1?
The biggest unanswered question concerns who will take Marc Gené’s place alongside Carlo Vanzini during the Malaysian Grand Prix. Sky Sport F1 is preparing to cover the vacancy, but no replacement has yet been officially announced.
For the moment, the remainder of the broadcaster’s studio and trackside operation is expected to remain unchanged. That means the adjustment should be limited primarily to the technical commentary role usually occupied by Gené.
Marc Gené steps away from Formula 1 for a personal milestone
Born in Sabadell, Spain, on 29 March 1974, Ferrari Brand Ambassador Marc Gené has combined his motorsport background with television commentary after his racing career. His temporary absence in Malaysia will instead allow him to focus on an important personal occasion away from the paddock.
Spanish media have previously reported that Marc Gené was married to Eva Sakay between 2005 and 2012 and that they have two children, Siena and Patrick. Celebrity publications have also previously linked him to Telma Ortiz Rocasolano, the sister of Queen Letizia of Spain, although those reports described the relationship as alleged rather than confirmed.
For viewers, the main practical consequence is straightforward: Marc Gené will not be part of Sky Sport F1’s Malaysian Grand Prix commentary team, while the broadcaster has yet to reveal who will fill his role for the weekend.
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