A look back at F1 icon Martin Brundle's most excruciating celebrity grid walk interviews after he was snubbed by Kim Kardashian at the Monaco Grand Prix21:26, 08 Jun 2026Martin Brundle’s attempt to interview Kim Kardashian during one of his now-infamous grid walks has unsurprisingly gone viral, after the reality TV star - who is currently dating Lewis Hamilton - failed to acknowledge his existence ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.‌The former F1 driver, who commanded a 12-year career on the track, has become a highlight of race day thanks to his slightly chaotic strolls down the grid just before things get underway.‌During the 15-minute grid walks, he often attempts to get last-gasp chats with some of the famous faces milling around the garages, and has managed to chat to Hollywood A-Listers and sporting legends, including Tom Cruise and Serena Williams, in past years.‌However, they don’t always go to plan, with some cringeworthy exchanges quickly going viral when stars refuse to speak. In fact, F1 bosses announced that celebrity bodyguards would be banned from the grid after one particular famous guest’s team raised eyebrows.After his latest attempt to have a grid gossip made the rounds on social media - and sparked a wave of fury from intense fans - here are some of Martin’s most awkward chats so far.‌Kim Kardashian - Monaco, 2026It was a big day for Kim Kardashian as she publicly supported boyfriend Lewis at a race for the first time after going public with their relationship.However, while it was a successful afternoon for the Ferrari driver - who finished the race in second place - the reality star hit a speedbump of her own when Martin approached for a chat, in front of the Sky Sports cameras.‌"Kim, Martin Brundle from Sky F1, how are you today?" he asked her. Instead of answering his question, she simply smiled before quickly turning away.While he attempted to coax her into a chat, she leaned in and whispered to someone nearby, while the presenter fumed at someone off-camera: "No, you don't need to push me mate…"Although he couldn’t quite keep up with Kim and co, Martin did secure chats with Cynthia Erivo and Karen Gillan elsewhere on the track…‌Kylian Mbappé - Monaco, 2024This wasn’t Martin’s only awkward moment at Monaco as he also chased down footballer Kylian Mbappé for a natter - with one of his team attempting to block the opportunity.Having absolutely none of it, Martin jokingly quipped: “It’s all right mate, I’m in charge around here” before shooting his shot with the Real Madrid superstar.‌“I’m just here for the race,” he said, chuckling at the presenter’s suggestion that he was speedier than the cars lining up in front of them.“No, no, I’m not faster than the cars,” Kylian insisted. “I just want to be here like a fan and enjoy this moment.”Cara Delevingne - Silverstone, 2023Cara Delevingne was forced to speak out after attracting backlash over her brief meeting with Martin at the British Grand Prix in 2023.‌Footage of their interaction flooded social media, showing the moment the former driver approached her, telling viewers: "Cara Delevingne here, let’s see if we can stand in the way."“Can we have a quick chat with Sky F1? Good to see you on the grid,” he said, but she could be seen shaking her head and saying, “No”.‌"She doesn’t want to talk on the grid, but that’s the deal now, everyone talks on the grid,” he replied, but Cara then claimed she couldn’t “hear anything” and apologised.After being called out by fans, she took to Twitter to clear up confusion, suggesting that she was told not to engage in the chat.‌"I was told to say no, so I did,” she posted at the time. “Anyway, I had so much fun today and was so happy to be there no matter what anyone else may think."Brad Pitt - US Grand Prix, 2022Despite Brad Pitt appearing trackside to prepare for his F1 movie as the US Grand Prix in 2022, he didn’t quite get the Martin memo and quickly shook him off ahead of the race.In their split-second exchange, the host tried to get him talking about the film - which eventually came out last year - but the Oscar-winner told him it was “top secret” and he kept moving.‌However, he revealed that he received a note from the actor after the footage aired, suggesting there was a mix-up behind the scenes.He tweeted: “Got a note from Brad Pitt explaining what happened with our near miss on the Austin grid. Unnecessary, but nice of him.‌“Absolutely nobody is obliged to talk to me on the grid, but as I endeavour to make 10/12 minutes of live and unscripted sports TV I’m obliged to at least ask.”Megan Thee Stallion - US Grand Prix, 2021At the same track the year before, he also suffered an awkward moment when he tried to stop Megan Thee Stallion for a conversation - but was shut down by her bodyguard.While she waved at Martin and appeared happy to chat - and even tried to stop her security team from intervening - she was ushered away from the presenter after chuckling that she “didn’t have a rap” for any of the drivers.‌In the wake of the race, F1 bosses actually changed their rules to announce that bodyguards would no longer be allowed on the track - but confirmed that celebrities did not have to stop for any interviews.In a tweet shared after the exchange, Martin insisted: "For the avoidance of doubt I don't care who visits the F1 grid, the more the merrier. Talk to me, ignore me, shove, wave, hug, call me names, whatever makes you happy.‌"All I ask is that you soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the privilege. I've not asked for any grid protocol changes."He previously spoke about his grid reputation in a chat with GQ in 2024 quipping: “Quite often, the A-listers look at me like I'm from outer space”.Martin also described those moments as “unscripted, unrehearsed, car crash telly: I always feel I’m one interview away from the end of my career.”Article continues below“It’s so not my personality to run around being cheeky, but my alter ego comes out,” he added. “When you’ve got millions of people sitting on your shoulder looking for some inside information, some entertainment, you just have to go for it.”Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .