Key Highlights
- Sky Sports F1 presenter Naomi Schiff announced the birth of her first child on Instagram.
- The baby is a boy named Raphaël Schiff-Dedieu, born on October 8, 2025.
- Naomi and her husband Alexandre Dedieu got married in September 2024.
- Many F1 personalities and colleagues have expressed their congratulations to the new parents.
New Life in the World of Formula 1: Naomi Schiff Welcomes Baby Raphaël
Sky Sports F1 presenter Naomi Schiff has announced the birth of her first child, a baby boy named Raphaël Schiff-Dedieu, on October 8, 2025. The announcement was made through an Instagram post, where she expressed her joy and gratitude for this new chapter in her life.
A New Beginning: Naomi’s Journey into Motherhood
Naomi Schiff, a well-known figure in the Formula 1 world since joining Sky Sports as part of their F1 coverage in 2022, has been away from screens for several months due to her pregnancy. Her husband, Alexandre Dedieu, also a part of the F1 community, supported her through this significant period.
“Raphaël Schiff-Dedieu – born October 8th 2025🤍,” wrote Naomi on Instagram. “My little boy, in so little time you have completely changed my world. You’ve given me this role I always knew I wanted, but never knew I’d love this deeply.
I can’t wait to watch you discover the world, to help you feel brave, to lift you when you fall, and to remind you every day just how deeply you’re loved. Thank you for making me your mom. Ilysm.”
Celebrity Support: Congratulations from the F1 Community
The announcement of Schiff’s new baby has drawn in numerous congratulations from fellow Formula 1 personalities and colleagues. Here are some of the notable messages:
- 2009 F1 World Champion Jenson Button, who recently announced his retirement from motorsport, said: “congratulations guys”.
- Susie Wolff, another former driver, expressed her excitement with an enthusiastic “congratulations!!!”
- Natalie Pinkham from Sky Sports F1 also commented on the post: “Absolute perfection. The world needs more posts like this. Love you guys”.
- Will Buxton, a former F1TV presenter, added his congratulations with a simple but heartfelt “So many congratulations x”.
These messages underscore the close-knit nature of the Formula 1 community and the celebration that comes from sharing in such personal milestones.
A Return to the Spotlight: Naomi’s Future in F1 Broadcasting
As a Sky Sports presenter, Naomi Schiff has been an integral part of their F1 coverage since her joining. While she is currently taking time off due to her pregnancy, it remains uncertain when exactly she will return to broadcasting. Her absence has left many fans eager for updates on both the birth and her future contributions to F1 coverage.
The announcement of Raphaël’s arrival marks a new beginning not only in Naomi’s personal life but also in her professional journey within Formula 1, as she prepares to embrace the challenges and joys that motherhood will bring while remaining an influential figure in the racing world.
