Jennie Gow, the BBC Formula 1 reporter and contributor to the Netflix hit Drive to survivesaid she had a “major” stroke.
In a statement released on Twitter, Gow said she had been quiet on social media for the past few weeks about the medical incident that affected her speech.
The 45-year-old presenter said she was “desperate to make a full recovery and get back to work”, but the process could take time. She thanked her medical team as well as family and friends.
Gow has presented motorsport for the BBC since 2010 and joined British broadcaster Sky Sports to present MotoGP. She has been the pit lane reporter for 5 Live, the BBC radio station, since 2012.
The journalist has appeared in the past two seasons Drive to survive and turned on Season 5 of the Netflix show, which will be released on February 24.
Gow’s Twitter post prompted an outpouring of congratulations. “Jennie I am so sorry to read this and send all my love and strength. You will get through this, but take the time you need,” said F1 presenter Laura Winter.
McLaren F1 tweeted: “Wishing you a speedy recovery Jennie. The whole team sends their love and strength and we look forward to seeing you back in the paddock.”
Author: Jack Kanter
Source: Deadline
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