Formula E fired Jack Nicholls after an external investigation due to allegations of “inappropriate behaviour”. Three people stepped forward in March to formally complain about his conduct. Nicholls was reportedly in a relationship with one of the three, while the other two were alleged witnesses.

Following the conclusion of the investigation, Formula E decided to cut ties. A spokesperson affirmed, “Formula E can confirm that an investigation was carried out in response to complaints of inappropriate behaviour received about Jack Nicholls. Following this investigation, Jack Nicholls’s contract to provide race commentary was terminated.”

Nicholls reacted to the statement, saying, “Although disappointed with the decision, I respect it and accept why it was taken. I want to take full responsibility for what I did and apologise unreservedly for a couple of isolated incidents that has made those concerned feel uncomfortable. I never meant any harm, and I am committed to making amends and to be more mindful of my behaviour in future.”

While under investigation, Nicholls was noticeably absent during the Monaco E-Prix. He continued providing remote commentary for certain races until Formula E officially announced they would part ways. For the remainder of the season, Ben Edwards, former F1 commentator for Channel 4, will fill in, beginning in Jakarta.

Nicholls regularly appeared in BBC’s Formula 1 coverage and Netflix’s Drive to Survive. It seems he was not contractually hired by Netflix for the sixth season. Meanwhile, the BBC has made no official statement regarding his future with the company.

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