Martin Brundle

Martin Brundle slams Megan Thee Stallion’s entourage after US Grand Prix encounter

Kevin Peterson02 mins

Former Formula 1 driver and respected pundit and presenter Martin Brundle has taken to Twitter to offer his thoughts on that gridwalk moment at the US Grand Prix with Megan Thee Stallion’s entourage. Brundle was back charging up and down the grid ahead of the race in Austin, Texas, on Sunday with a long-awaited return of his gridwalk, that sees him talking to drivers, team members and celebrities in short interviews ahead of lights out. It had been a staple of pre-race coverage before the pandemic and it was great to see it back, with an iconic moment for more than one reason being thrown up when he stumbled across Megan Thee Stallion. Whilst she seemed relatively happy to talk to Brundle, members of her team were clearly not so keen, with one of them telling the former driver he ‘couldn’t do that,’ to which he quickly replied ‘I can because I just did.’ It was a classic Brundle moment and with the internet ablaze with the video he took to Twitter on Monday afternoon to offer his reflections, as well as suggesting some that find themselves on the grid need to improve certain aspects of their interaction with people.

Martin Brundle snubbed by Tennis superstar Serena Williams at the US Grand Prix

Kevin Peterson03 mins

Formula One commentator Martin Brundle was snubbed by Serena Williams as he tried to interview her on the grid for the United States Grand Prix. Brundle has become renowned for his pre-race gridwalks, during which he interviews any driver, team member or celebrity he comes across. It was no different for yesterday’s US Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas in Texas, but Brundle’s interview attempts did not quite go to plan. The Brit was snubbed by a couple of American celebrities, including 23-time Grand Slam winner Williams. “Let’s wander down here, we’ve got Rory McIlroy and Serena Williams,” Brundle said during his coverage of the race for Sky Sports. “Venus[Serena Williams’ sister] wasn’t that keen to talk to me five years ago, I don’t know if I’ll get a double fault or an ace.” Brundle then waited for Williams to finish her conversation with fellow sports star McIlroy, before asking the American for an interview. “Serena, may I have a chat? Serena, are you good for a chat,” Brundle asked. “Martin Brundle, British TV.” Williams did not react to the question, either failing to hear the commentator or deliberately ignoring him. Either way, Brundle took his rejection well, joking: “It’s a double fault, it’s a double fault.” Brundle received most attention for failing to instigate a conversation with American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. He was turned away from the celebrity after asking her if she had “any rap for us today on Formula One?” Red Bull’s Max Verstappen went on to win the US Grand Prix race in Austin, holding off rival Lewis Hamilton to secure his eighth victory of the season and double his lead in the standings. Williams attended the Grand Prix with her husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. The pair would have been disappointed by the result, as they were likely in attendance to support their close friend Hamilton. Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, has often been seen supporting Williams at Wimbledon and other major tournaments.

Awkward moments as Martin Brundle attempts to interview Megan Thee Stallion at the US Grand Prix

Kevin Peterson01 mins

After taking 2020 off due to the Covid pandemic, the Martin Brundle grid walk is officially back. The legendary Sky Sports journalist has made a name for himself over the years by attempting to interview celebrities at F1 events which has produced plenty of trainwreck moments. On Sunday, before the F1 US Grand Prix, Brundle delivered his most awkward interview to date when he asked rapper Megan Thee Stallion to rap for the cameras while members of her entourage repeatedly rebuffed Brundle during a live TV shot.