Martin Brundle brought his iconic grid walk to the Monaco Grand Prix earlier today, delivering the unpredictable pre-race tradition that has defined his Sky Sports F1 coverage since 1997.
Quick Facts
- Brundle’s grid walk began at the 1997 British Grand Prix and has become a customary F1 pre-race segment.
- He was snubbed by Kim Kardashian when attempting an interview on the grid at Monaco.
- During the walk, Brundle was pushed by a stranger and replied sassily: “Don’t push me mate, I’m nearly famous.”
- He successfully interviewed Karen Gillan, who was supporting Haas at the race.
The grid walk proved chaotic, with Brundle navigating a packed paddock while seeking interviews with celebrities and drivers. As he approached Kim Kardashian, who was on the grid with her sister Khloe, he remarked, “What could go wrong?” — moments before Kardashian declined to speak into his Sky Sports microphone.
Brundle has covered 16 races per year for Sky Sports in 2026, a reduced schedule from previous seasons. The grid walk remains one of Formula 1’s most anticipated segments, often producing awkward moments and memorable interactions that capture the sport’s unique blend of racing and celebrity culture.
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Despite the snub, Brundle did secure an interview with Karen Gillan, best known for playing Amy Pond in Doctor Who, who revealed she was in Monaco to support the Haas team. The segment highlighted the unpredictable nature of the pre-race tradition that has made Brundle a fixture at F1 events for nearly three decades.
Sources
- GPFans — reported Brundle’s snub by Kim Kardashian, the altercation with a stranger, and his interview with Karen Gillan at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix grid walk.
- Wikipedia — confirmed the grid walk began at the 1997 British Grand Prix.
- Yahoo Sports — documented Brundle’s first grid walk method of sitting on the grid to show a driver’s point of view.
