Nicholls commentary is used on both Netflix smashDrive to Surviveand the BBCs Formula 1 coverage.
Deadline understands Nicholls, who freelances onDrive to Survive,is not currently contracted for the next season.
The BBC had responded to Deadlines requests for comment by publication time.
Jack NichollsDavid M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Formula E
He has been replaced by Ben Edwards for the remaining seven races of the Formula E season.
Drive to Surviveis one of Netflixs most popular UK documentaries.
