Martin Brundle’s hilarious grid walk – mistaken identity & blanked by Becks

Martin Brundle’s hilarious grid walk – mistaken identity & blanked by Becks

 

 

 
The grid was packed with a who’s who of the celebrity and sports world at Formula One’s inaugural Grand Prix at this new location.The Sky Sports pundit and ex-F1 driver spotted Beckham, owner of Inter Miami FC, and darted towards him only to be denied. “We’re gunna have to get quite pushy aren’t we!”Martin Brundle hyping himself up to try and speak to David Beckham bnIYlNtCM2— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) May 8, 2022Brundle said: “There is a melee around him so we’ll have to get quite pushy! “David, it’s Martin, Sky!”But Beckham turned in the opposite direction to look at Max Verstappen’s Red Bull – the team whose team principal Christian Horner is, of course, also married to a Spice Girl.Related F1 2022 Miami Grand Prix – Full Race Results from Round 5 Verstappen beats F1 title rival Leclerc to win first Miami GP“That’s the second time he’s blanked me,” Brundle said. “I didn’t even get a free-kick on that one!”3011759.0064.jpg  “Another one!”That was everything we expected and more for DJ Khaled x1kZc0TuGc— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) May 8, 2022Brundle then hilariously thought he had snared an exclusive with NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes.Related WATCH HERE: Celebrities on the grid at F1 Miami Grand Prix debut W Series 2022 Season – Miami – Full Race 2 Results He allowed Mahomes to explain what a privilege it was to be stood on the F1 grid pre-race… only to realise mid-interview that it wasn’t Mahomes.It was Paolo Banchero, basketball prodigy expected to become the NBA No 1 draft pick.“It’s not Patrick – that’s why he ignored me,” Brundle said in full earshot of Banchero.”4Brundle, totally oblivious, asked: “What is your name?”“Paolo Banchero.”Brundle: “I thought I was talking to somebody else! So I’m sorry about that…”And he muttered as he strolled off: “Whatever…”The Sky Sports man grabbed a word with Venus and Serena Williams then, when tapping DJ Khalid on the shoulder, received a full rap in return.“I’m not going to add any words to that,” Brundle said. “Beautifully summed up, sir!”He also met Pharrell Williams who said: I love Ferrari cars but Lewis Hamilton is my brother.””5Celebrities on the grid ahead of F1 Miami Grand Prix3076583.0064.jpg 3076584.0064.jpg 3076580.0064.jpg 3076574.0064.jpg  

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