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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Michael McIntyre's invitation to Martin Brundle 'shut down' during Monaco Grand Prix grid interview
Martin Brundle is not changing his schedule to appear on Michael McIntyre's The Wheel. The F1 broadcaster and former racing driver caught up with the comedian at the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, during one of his famous pre-race grid walks. And in their chat, Brundle revealed that he had been asked to go on The Wheel — even though he was not entirely sure what the show was called. "Your people invited me onto your show with the circle," Brundle told McIntyre. "The show with the circle? It's called The Wheel!' McIntyre responded: 'I think a Formula 1 driver should know what a wheel is... That is not a circle, it's called a wheel." He then asked Brundle personally on the show, but it was still a no — for now, at least. "Why don't you come on The Wheel?" McIntyre asked. However, Brundle said filming in the summer clashed with his busy F1 schedule. He explained: "Because I can't do it, it's in June.' However, he added that he will do it one day, adding: 'I've got to do some other things, but one day I will." Earlier this month, McIntyre saw his £195,000 Mercedes-Benz AMG GTR towed away in Kensington, West London. MailOnline pictured the comedian, 49, speaking to an official as his car, with its wheels clamped, was hoisted on to the back of a lorry on Derry Street. With a 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 engine, the AMG GTR can retail for up to £195,000. The Standard contacted representatives of McIntyre for comment at the time. The BBC also recently confirmed it has ordered another two series of Michael McIntyre's Big Show, as well as The Wheel. "I'm so proud of the success of both The Big Show and The Wheel,' he said. 'This will take the Big Show up to its 10th series, which is an amazing achievement for everyone involved. "The Wheel was a show we made in lockdown while we couldn't film the Big Show, but it's become equally beloved. Someone came up to me recently while I was walking the dog and said they 'loved The Big Wheel', I have no idea whether they meant The Big Show, The Wheel or both shows, they may have just come from The London Eye."
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Martin Brundle shuts down Michael McIntyre request live on F1 Monaco GP grid
Comedian Michael McIntyre was among those interviewed live by Martin Brundle on his popular grid walk segment during the Sky Sports coverage of the F1 Monaco Grand Prix Martin Brundle is used to being rejected on his Formula 1 grid walks. But he was the one left saying no ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix when he received a request from Michael McIntyre during an interview. The British comedian was one of several people who stopped for an interview with Brundle in the build up to the F1 race. And the Sky Sports pundit started the conversation by telling McIntyre that BBC executives had been trying to get him to appear on his quiz show, Michael McIntyre's The Wheel. But Brundle has not been able to accept that request. And it sparked a hilarious moment as McIntyre quickly picked up on the fact that the former F1 driver was not able to immediately recall the name of his show. "Your people invited me onto your show with the circle," said Brundle. And the comedian responded, laughing: "The show with the circle? It's called The Wheel! I think a Formula 1 driver should know what a wheel is. That is not a circle, it's called a wheel." McIntyre then asked: "Why don't you come on The Wheel?" And Brundle pointed to his jam-packed F1 schedule as he replied: "Because I can't do it, it's in June. I've got to do some other things, but one day I will." There were plenty of famous faces dotted along the Monaco grid, which remains the 'Crown Jewel' of F1 events. Among those to stop for a word with Brundle during his grid walk were supermodel Naomi Campbell and legendary former West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle. But the most awkward moment other than his chat with McIntyre came when he had a chat with Christian Horner. The Red Bull team principal seemed irked by Brundle's question when the Sky pundit asked if they plan to use the drivers from sister team Racing Bulls to help Max Verstappen during the race. "We're thinking some teams may use one car to great a gap, have you effectively got four cars on the grid to play that game with?" asked Brundle. And Horner wore a smirk as he snapped back: "Why on earth would you think that, Martin?" Undeterred, Brundle continued: "I think that's what you might be thinking. You've got [Isack] Hadjar and [Liam] Lawson in a really good place here." And that was when Horner came back with a proper response, denying that he had any plans to use the Racing Bulls cars to help his own. He said: "Racing Bulls are running their own race, they're in a great position. Isack did a great job, Liam as well yesterday. But we're focus on our own race. Yuki is a bit far out of touch to have much of an influence, so it's more down to safety cars and what the others do."
Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
No Martin Brundle grid walk at Imola as new Sky Sports contract explained
Martin Brundle, fresh from collecting his OBE from the Prince of Wales, will be missing from the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola under the terms of his Sky Sports contract Formula 1 fans hoping for a gloriously chaotic Martin Brundle grid walk at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will be left disappointed. The Sky Sports star and ex-F1 racer's pre-race walks have become the stuff of legend since he started performing them for ITV back in 1997, producing an abundance of hilarious and awkward moments over the years. However, with the F1 calendar swelling to 24 grand prix, the 65-year-old doesn't attend every race weekend. Brundle will miss eight rounds this season, including round seven at Imola, the first of a triple-header including Monaco and Spain. The 16-race limit is part of the new contract Brundle recently agreed with Sky, who have been trimming costs amid F1's bloated schedule. Even at the races he does attend, Brundle isn't duty-bound to undertake a grid walk every time. Under the terms of his contracts with broadcasters over the years, he performs a grid walk at three out of every four races he attends. Despite the popularity of his grid walks among fans, who often complain when they are missing from a race weekend, Brundle himself isn't a fan. As he collected his OBE from the Prince of Wales this week for his services to motorsport and broadcasting, he told Sky Sports: 'We get in amongst it. 'The grid gets very busy. There must have been a thousand people on there in Vegas. I can't see anybody half the time, I can't see an F1 car sometimes! Because it's a bit edgy - and sometimes we failed miserably - people are living it whether I'm having a good day or a bad day. 'I've never watched one in 27 years of doing it because it's not my natural habitat, to run around being cheeky and interrupting people. But it's grown a life of its own.' Brundle was a proud man after picking up his gong from Prince William but was quick to pay tribute to his Sky Sports colleagues He said: 'It made me feel very lucky and very privileged. 'As always with something like this, you receive on behalf of an awful lot of other people because either they were designing and creating and fixing my racing cars, or working with us in the broadcasting industry. "You can't do anything on your own at the level of Formula 1. I've been very lucky to have two careers in F1 as a driver and a broadcaster, which this award has been presented for. When the letter came through just before Christmas, I was ecstatic." Another familiar voice missing from Sky's F1 coverage this weekend is regular commentator David Croft, who, like last year, is set to miss occasional races this year. He has been replaced by Harry Benjamin, BBC Five Live's regular F1 commentator. Natalie Pinkham is fronting Sky's coverage from the iconic Italian circuit, with Ted Kravtiz on reporting duty. Jacques Villeneuve, 1997 world champion, and top female racer Jamie Chadwick are part of Sky's punditry team.
News18
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Watch: Ranveer Singh's Hilarious Response To ‘Who Are You?' At F1 Race Goes Viral
The video features a humorous interaction between Ranveer and former F1 driver-turned-commentator Martin Brundle during the pre-race grid walk. A throwback clip of Ranveer Singh's lively appearance at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has resurfaced online and is once again winning fans over. The video features a humorous interaction between Ranveer and former F1 driver-turned-commentator Martin Brundle during the pre-race grid walk. As Brundle approached the flamboyantly dressed Bollywood star, he initially struggled to identify him and asked, 'Who are you?" Without missing a beat, Ranveer responded, 'I'm a Bollywood actor and I hail from Mumbai, India. I am an entertainer." Ranveer's excitement was evident as he gushed about the adrenaline rush of being present at the race. 'On top of the world! I can feel the exhilaration and adrenaline," he said, leaving Brundle visibly charmed. Brundle couldn't help but compliment Ranveer's bold outfit. 'Respect for that suit, that's punchy," he remarked. To which Ranveer hilariously replied, 'You know the best part, sir? I have to send it all back in the morning." Dressed in a lime green shirt with pink and blue stripes, paired with chunky white Versace sunglasses, Ranveer stayed true to his signature flamboyant style. As the video finds fresh love online, Ranveer is prepping for one of his biggest roles yet Don 3, directed by Farhan Akhtar. The film, which has seen several delays due to Farhan's prior commitments, is now scheduled to begin filming in September this year. A source close to the development revealed, 'Farhan is nearing the end of 120 Bahadur. Ranveer has also finished shooting for a major portion of Dhurandar. And so, they wouldn't want to wait any longer before beginning filming for Don 3. The first schedule is scheduled for September this year. Both Ranveer and Vikrant Massey, who plays the antagonist, will be a part of it." However, it is yet to be confirmed whether the female lead of Don 3 will join the first schedule. First Published:
South Wales Guardian
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Motorsport's Martin Brundle says OBE ‘a great privilege'
The 65-year-old was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. He told the PA news agency: 'It's very special, obviously a great privilege. 'I feel very lucky anyway because I've managed to have two careers in Formula 1 with the driving and sports broadcasting, which is what the OBE has been awarded for. 'So I think I'm lucky enough already to have that opportunity in a sport that I love and been involved in for over 40 years. 'I don't know, is it the crowning glory? You sort of get your head down, do what you think is best, either into a corner at 200 miles an hour or walking down the grid or something on live television. 'You don't imagine you'll ever get recognised, but you do it because you love doing it and then sometimes on a day like today, you stop, turn around and look behind you and think 'Yeah, we've covered quite a lot of ground'.' Brundle spoke about his 'crazy' grid walk interviews with drivers and celebrities which often go 'viral'. He said: 'They get more and more crazy as time goes on. Formula 1's incredibly popular at the moment in a way I've never seen in those four decades in terms of who wants to be there, who will be seen to be there. 'But it's a unique opportunity in any live sport to talk to the participants literally moments before, in our case, they head off down to the first corner with 1,000 horsepower. 'So you couldn't do it at Wimbledon or Wembley… I can go up to a driver literally last minute and ask a question, and we get some interesting people on the grid. 'And there's also a bit of a car-crash television mentality about it. I don't know what's going to happen next… sometimes it's awful, and sometimes it is quite entertaining, and we see how it goes.' Brundle said he features in the forthcoming Hollywood film F1, starring Brad Pitt and produced by seven-time champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, having done some voiceover work with commentator David Croft. 'They wanted it to be credible and realistic in terms of Formula 1 action,' he said. 'So I don't know the back story to it. All I know is the cinematography and the action is going to be extremely accurate and real. 'I think we've done 19 hours in a voiceover studio so far where we're looking at it, so I've seen all of the track action. 'And then you finesse it, and then they'll change the story slightly, and you go back in again and change the story again. 'It's a big process.' – F1 will be released in UK cinemas on June 25.
