Lewis Hamilton has said it was “amazing” to have Kim Kardashian’s support after an awkward moment involving Martin Brundle drew attention around the Formula 1 paddock.
The incident put an unexpected celebrity subplot around Hamilton’s race weekend, because apparently even elite motorsport cannot escape a slightly uncomfortable live-TV exchange.
What Hamilton said about Kardashian’s support
Hamilton said Kardashian’s backing was “amazing,” and treated it as another sign that Formula 1 is reaching beyond its old core audience.
Kardashian’s support also gives F1 a bit more visibility, especially with people who might not normally watch a race.
Why Martin Brundle’s grid walk became part of the story
The comment came after a moment involving Sky Sports presenter Martin Brundle, whose grid walks are known for mixing live access, celebrity sightings, and the occasional small social disaster. Martin Brundle essentially approached Kim Kardashian to get a brief interview, but when asked by the Sky Sports correspondent, the American celebrity simply waved without saying a word. This generated considerable online interest, with the public divided between those who agreed with Karadashian and those who found her behavior inconsistent with "paddock rules."
