News about Martin Brundle

Awkward moment F1 TV presenter confuses VIP for Patrick Mahomes on Miami Grand Prix grid walk for the SECOND time

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 5, 2024
Martin Brundle has wrongly identified Patrick Mahomes once again, as the F1 commentator believed the Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips to be the Chiefs quarterback. Two years ago, Brundle hilariously called out to Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero as 'Patrick' before realizing he had misidentified the basketball player. And a similar thing happened before Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, as Brundle was fooled during his famous grid walk.

Nico Rosberg can be the star man on Sky Sports' revamped Formula One coverage with Martin Brundle forced to cut down on race visits

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 26, 2024
POLE POSITION - JONATHAN MCEVOY: Otherwise detained in London, a rare weekend free from attending a grand prix live allowed me the unusual pleasure of watching Sky's coverage as the action unfolded in China. I usually rerun the televised action on my return, but I never have it in my ear or watch the feed when I am at a race. This has a disadvantage, namely that you miss out on access to bundles of information Sky garner from their team out in the field. It has the advantage - if you can call it such - that at least I can make up my own mind about what is going on, uncluttered by the views of TV group think, and report it as I see it, which I have always thought is the point of being there. Anyway, tuning in on Sunday morning, the star of the show to my mind was Nico Rosberg. He was in the commentary box with my old pal David Croft, the lead commentator, and the very slight tension between the two made for a successful calling of the race.

F1 set for points system shake-up next season with top 12 rewarded in bid to boost the bottom of the grid...  but Martin Brundle blasts the move by claiming: 'Points must be hard won and treasured'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 24, 2024
Formula One will hand out points to the top 12 finishers in races from next season if a controversial revamp is approved on Thursday. It would extend the old way of rewarding the top 10 drivers, itself an evolution from a previous scoring system that acknowledged the top six.  It is understood that the leading teams are considering whether to support the move, which is up before the F1 Commission in Geneva, though most of will 'attend' remotely.

After a viral appearance on Martin Brundle's grid walk ahead of Bahrain's Grand Prix, Jeremy Clarkson says he had a "s**t load of beers" after fans joked that they wish they were as 'drunk' as the former Top Gear host

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 4, 2024
Since his cameo on Martin Brundle's grid walk ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix went viral, Jeremy Clarkson has admitted he had a lot to drink. The latest F1 season got underway in the Middle East over the weekend, with the Grand Tour and former Top Gear host being among celebrities such as Neymar and Patrice Evra at the beginning of the series. Brundle polled many well-known celebrities on the grid before the race started on Saturday, including Clarkson, who was asked for his thoughts on the forthcoming season.

YOU MISSED F1's THINGS YOU MISSED: Netflix licking their lips at Christian Horner's furore, Neymar gatecrashes Martin Brundle's grid walk, and Lewis Hamiton utterly stunned by a quick McLaren pair

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 2, 2024
Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula One champion, began his quest for his fourth title in a dominant style with an unchallenged cruise to a Red Bull one-two victory in Saturday's Bahrain Grand Prix. The 26-year-old Dutchman had a fruitful day leading from pole position and receiving a bonus point for his fastest lap on his way to finishing in 22.4 seconds over Mexican teammate Sergio Perez. Carlos Sainz, who will be replacing seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari next year, claimed third place, ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc.

As the Grand Tour host slams F1 teams for lack of progress and gives a cheeky Red Bull hint, Jeremy Clarkson's gridwalk interview with Martin Brundle goes viral

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 2, 2024
Fans on social media were able to engage in Jeremy Clarkson's gridlock discussion with Martin Brundle in Bahrain on Saturday, where he questioned teams's development during the off-season. The new F1 season began with the Bahrain Grand Prix, and the Grand Tour and former Top Gear presenter were among celebrity participants, including Neymar and Patrice Evra in the 2024 season's opening race. Brundle consulted with several high-profile figures on the circuit before the election, including Clarkson, who was asked for his thoughts about the forthcoming season.

Martin Brundle is concerned that it's only the 'beginning' of Christian Horner's text message scandal that he acknowledges he's'very sorry.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 1, 2024
Martin Brundle has spoken out about the continuing saga surrounding Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and the current situation in the run-up to the Bahrain Grand Prix. Brundle, one of the most popular figures on the internet and now leads Sky Sports' pit-walk interviews, has spoken out against the ongoing situation that has plunged one of the sport's powerhouse teams into disarray.

Martin Brundle claims that there are signs of 'disruption' at Red Bull - amid investigation into team principal Christian Horner after allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 28, 2024
During the inquiry into Christian Horner, Martin Brundle has said there are signs of'disruption' at Red Bull. Horner, the Red Bull team's chief, is now being prosecuted after being accused of 'inappropriate conduct' by a female coworker, according to a decision that is set to be released on Wednesday. Horner's allegations have overshadowed the run-up to the 2024 F1 season and been one of the most notable news in sport, with the 50-year-old subject of an investigation from his side.

As Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and Martin Brundle react to bombshell news, Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari switch has left Formula One world stunned

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 1, 2024
Lewis Hamilton sent shockwaves around Formula One on Thursday, and, ironically, leading figures in the sport have spoken out against his Ferrari switch. Hamilton, 39, will leave Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025, snapping his brief stint with the Brackley team in 2025 for one last dance with the Scuderia, according to Mail Sport.

From being snubbed by Pep to Terry Crews flexing his pecs, to Kimi Raikkonen's apprehension of Pele's presentation because he was "having a s**t": Martin Brundle's best grid walk interviews

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 28, 2023
Although you may think that being a resident broadcaster with a camera crew in tow would guarantee Brundle unfettered admission to visitors, not everyone seems to get the memo. Brundle's ten of the most popular and infamous grid walks in recent years, from the awkward to the downright ridiculous, have been featured in this series.

Martin Brundle has an awkward confrontation with a security guard ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - as he's TWICE refused access to the grid

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 26, 2023
Brundle was briefly blocked twice on social media before he began to host his legendary pre-race interviews. However, they briefly hoped that nothing would take place before the 2023 F1 championship, which was won by drivers' championship champion Max Verstappen. Brundle can be seen in the video instructing the security guard to allow him to pass as he makes his first move down the grid.

Lewis Hamilton had to win in Las Vegas for a different kind of victory — he has since risen to the role of an outstanding ambassador for Formula One

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 19, 2023
Lewis Hamilton, the man in the garish red jacket who was announcing the names of the drivers to the crowd as they walked on to the pre-race parade had reserved a special welcome for him. As the seven-time world champion climbed into the vintage car that would carry him around the street circuit, he got into full Michael Buffer mode. 'You love America,' the announcer yelled, 'And America loves you.' On both counts, it seemed as though he was correct. When Martin Brundle approached Shaquille O'Neal on the radio to ask how he was enjoying the evening, he kept his answer short and to the point. 'Lewis Hamilton, baby,' he said.

Martin Brundle condemns Max Verstappen for his sarcastic remarks about the Las Vegas Grand Prix, as Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says the world champion 'hates all the pomp and bulls*** in Formula One'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 18, 2023
Max Verstappen, the current Formula One world champion, has come under fire from Martin Brundle for his persistent criticisms of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Verstappen has expressed his displeasure in the run-up to the competition by blaming the occasion for putting more emphasis on the spectacles and concerts surrounding the Grand Prix rather than the actual race itself. The inaugural US city's historic marathon has been held on Sunday, and Sin City's historic strip has been turned into a $500 million track.

Even as Sin City residents, holidaymakers, and even World Champion Max Verstappen, protest the scandal-plagued race, TikToker slams £1.3 billion F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, where even $6000 VIP tickets have obstructed the track

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 17, 2023
More than £1.3 billion has been invested into the Las Vegas GP, bringing the sport back to Sin City for the first time since the Caesars Palace Grand Prix was held there in 1981 and 1982. However, the VIP tour has already been dogged by a slew of issues, with followers, Las Vegas residents, and even drivers complaining of high costs, TikTok's Casinocompwallet posted a video of their poor view of the street circuit from the VIP area, which they said cost $6000 to enter. 'This is the racetrack for the f1 from the VIP suite, you're behind the Heineken House in Las Vegas, the race is less than a minute, so let's take a look at the track view from up here.' The'spectacular' was really impressive.'

Las Vegas or bust: How Formula One's celebrity-studded £1.3 billion Grand Prix was sparked by controversies over driver safety, exorbitant ticket prices, and allegations that traditional supporters are being forgotten is the sport's biggest bet yet

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 17, 2023
A Grand Prix on the Las Vegas Strip has been in existence for 40 years, but Formula One's biggest bet is about to become a reality this weekend. The world's best celebrities are due to descend on Nevada's legendary strip for what is billed as the most spectacular show the sport has ever seen. Last night, the event, which might have resulted in $1-1.3 billion, was put into chaos after the first practice run was called off after eight minutes due to a loose drain cover on the track.

In a traumatic start to the F1 weekend, the Las Vegas Grand Prix first tried CANCELED after just eight minutes due to a loose drain cover

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 17, 2023
JONATHAN MCEVOY IN LAS VEGAS: Formula One's journey into America began early, with a virtual wipe-out of the first practice session due to drain covers causing a lot of chaos. There is no guarantee that any more action will be held tonight. The much-anticipated start to the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend, the most hyped event the sport has seen, came to an end with only eight minutes of running. Carlos Sainz's Ferrari was kicked out after reportedly striking a drain.

Following a 'awkward interview' with Sky Sports' Martin Brundle at the Brazilian Grand Prix, Machine Gun Kelly responds to criticism

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 6, 2023
Following his 'awkward chat' with Sky Sports' Martin Brundle at the Brazilian Grand Prix, Machine Gun Kelly has retaliated. Before Sunday's run, the American rapper, 33, also known as Colson Baker, was held for a gridwalk interview. The unlikely pairing engaged in a two-minute chat full of awkward pauses, resulting in MGK's eviction from an ostensive Brundle, 64.

Why DOES Martin Brundle 'wind up' celebrities? From Machine Gun Kelly's'storming off' and Cara Delevingne's 'awkward' Anthony Joshua grid walk to 'awkward' Anthony Joshua, the Sky Sports host has sluggish

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 6, 2023
Martin Brundle, 64, has had his fair share of uncomfortable interview moments since joining Sky Sport in 2012, with viewers expressing their desire to 'curl up and die' during certain exchanges. The racing driver-turned-broadcaster's grid-walks are one of the best-loved parts of F1's race days, as the host scales up and down the starting grid in an effort to snag a few moments with the stars in attendance. Brundle has become known for grueling the gears of some celebrities, the most notable being 33-year-old rapper Machine Gun Kelly, who stormed away from the host during the'most awkward interview ever.'

In an enthralling'most uncomfortable interview EVER' at the Brazilian Grand Prix, Machine Gun Kelly frightens away from Sky Sports' Martin Brundle

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 6, 2023
After yelling away from Sky Sports' Martin Brundle during an eerie interview at the Brazilian Grand Prix, Machine Gun Kelly left fans trembling. The American rapper, 33, also known as Colson Baker, was arrested by the racing driver-turned-broadcaster for a gridwalk interview. The unlikely pair engaged in a two-minute chat suffused with awkward pauses, resulting in MGK's erupting from an unhappy Brundle, 64.

Lewis Hamilton's disqualification shows 'we must make some changes' to the Sprint format, insists F1 legend Martin Brundle

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 24, 2023
Hamilton, who has won a joint World Drivers' Championship title, finished in second, behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen on Sunday. However, just fours after the end of the competition, he was told his car failed a physical floor and plank wear examination by authorities. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari was found guilty of the same offence and barred from qualifying for his sixth position. Brundle, a former racing driver turned broadcaster, has claimed that the Sprint format must not be changed.'

After the 'awkward' grid walk moment, F1 legend Martin Brundle's interview with Anthony Joshua leaves viewers wanting to 'curl up and die' at the US Grand Prix

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 23, 2023
Martin Brundle and his legendary grid-walks may have a special place in Formula One's hearts, but there is no denying that his interview with Anthony Joshua was indeed uncomfortable viewing. Brundle's grid-walks are one of the best-loved parts of race days on the F1 circuit, as the host makes his way up the starting grid in the hopes of securing a few moments with some of the stars in attendance. Although he ordinarily has his own with faces and personalities from a variety of professions, there have been some notable awkward encounters.

Moments: Martin Brundle, a Formula One legend, snubs Aussie actor Oscar Piastri, just before the Singapore Grand Prix

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 18, 2023
After blanking Aussie Oscar Piastri at the Singapore Grand Prix, a well-known F1 grid reporter has been slammed as "rude" and "disrespectful."

Terry Crews is hailed for 'brilliant' Hungarian GP grid-walk interview with Martin Brundle - weeks after 'rude' Cara Delevigne was slammed

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 23, 2023
Fans have lauded Hollywood actor and former NFL star Terry Crews' 'brilliant' grid-walk interview with Martin Brundle, as well as flexing his pecs for the viewers on live television. Brundle's pre-race grid-walk has become a staple for Formula One enthusiasts around the world, and this weekend in Hungary was no different, with the Sky Sports analyst looking for famous faces ahead of the game. He stumbled upon Crews, who were in Hungaroring as a guest of Red Bull Racing, in his first Formula 1 race ever.

Cara Delevingne's toe-curling F1 gaffe was one of the most uncomfortable celebrity interviews ever

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 16, 2023
After refusing to engage Martin Brundle during his Formula One 'grid walk' at the British Grand Prix, Cara Delevingne went viral for all the wrong reasons. When the model snubbed his request for a chat, Martin, 64, a former racing driver and Sky Sports broadcaster, was covering the live action from Silverstone. Of course, this is far from the first in a slew of frosty and shocking interview conversations, from Tom Cruise accusing a journalist of 'crossing the line' to Gwyneth Paltrow being accused of being 'unpleasant' by a respected journalist.