Kim Kardashian became a trending topic on social media after an awkward moment during the traditional grid walk at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix.
The businesswoman was accompanied by her sister, Khloé Kardashian, to support her boyfriend, driver Lewis Hamilton, at the event when she was approached by journalist Martin Brundle, who is known for interviewing celebrities and public figures on the grid before races. However, the interaction did not go as expected.
In the footage, Brundle can be seen approaching Kardashian and attempting to start a conversation by asking whether she was enjoying the event. The entrepreneur, however, continued walking with her entourage and did not directly answer the question.
“Normally people give us a few words,” the F1 reporter said as the Kardashians continued walking. He then remarked that she “isn’t talking” today. “Apparently, they’ll [speak] later,” Brundle added.
The video quickly went viral on social media, where many users accused Kardashian of being rude to the reporter. “Nobody is bigger than the sport! She’s also representing one of the greats… It’s not difficult to give a few words about your first impression to the entire F1 world,” one X user wrote.
“Okay, Kim Kardashian surely realizes it looks much better to say, ‘Sorry, I can’t talk right now,’ or simply nod politely than to have her bodyguards push Martin Brundle away,” argued another social media user.
Martin Brundle trying to interview Kim Kardashian pre-race…
That went exactly as how I imagined it would, lol #F1Monaco #F1 pic.twitter.com/GY95VJW2gJ
— Todd Van Steensel (@toddvs35) June 7, 2026
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