Formula 1 broadcasting legend Martin Brundle has made a startling admission about his famous grid walk interviews, describing them as "car crash television" whilst revealing his constant fear of career disaster.
The 65-year-old former racing driver, who regularly interviews celebrities and VIPs on the F1 grid before races, confessed he feels perpetually on edge during his live broadcasts.
"I'm one sentence away from the end of my career at all times, or being cancelled," Brundle told The Sun at London's O2 Arena.
"I'm terrified of the whole thing, because it's live and it's just pure car crash television," he added.
Martin Brundle has claimed he's 'one sentence away from being cancelled', with the Sky Sports icon opening up in a new interview
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His grid walk encounters have frequently gone viral, featuring memorable moments with various celebrities.
These include Ozzy Osbourne's incoherent rambling and an awkward exchange with Machine Gun Kelly about his music career.
Some celebrities have completely refused to engage, notably when Cara Delevingne shunned him at the 2023 British Grand Prix.
Martin Brundle has interviewed the biggest names in sport and celebrity during his time with Sky Sports
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Brundle has even faced physical obstacles, having been "knocked about by security guards" during his attempts to interview guests.
"Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Thee Stallion, I don't know, getting knocked about by security guards. They're the ones that people like," he explained.
"And then I meet some really lovely, fascinating, world-class people, politicians and royalty and movie stars, and I'm very privileged with the people I meet on the grid."
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Brundle has expressed understanding for F1 fans' frustration with celebrity guests who lack knowledge about the sport.
"Because we watch Formula 1 year in, year out, racing ourselves, and they're on the grid and they actually don't know anything about it, and quite clearly don't really want to be there," he said.
He noted that many are "just selling a movie or something," though he acknowledges their value to F1 as "A-listers."
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The former F1 driver, who competed from 1984 to 1996, revealed that guest attendance can be unpredictable, particularly at the Las Vegas track.
Many of those lucky enough to be on the guest list often fail to show up, he disclosed.
Brundle revealed he receives extensive guest lists before each race.
"I get a list through on it, race morning, with 70 people on it. Half of them don't turn up," he explained.
Martin Brundle will once again be working for Sky Sports in the 2025 F1 season
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The veteran broadcaster admitted to sometimes being unfamiliar with modern celebrities despite their massive social media presence.
"I've not heard of many of those. Oh, 65 million followers on Instagram. Oh, 140 million followers on Instagram," he said.
"How did I not hear of these people? Clearly somebody has. I think it's all part of the incoming tide, all the boats float higher. That's part of why something like this works today, and it hasn't happened in the past."
