David Coulthard, Britain’s 13-time grand prix winner, has joined Channel Four as part of its Formula One broadcasting team.

Tony McCoy is to join Channel 4’s racing team from November to coincide with the start of the National Hunt season.

Bafta award-winning presenter Clare Balding has been signed up to lead Channel 4’s coverage of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games as part of a new two-year deal with the broadcaster.