Kim Kardashian breaks unspoken Martin Brundle 'clause' at Monaco Grand Prix and everyone is furious
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Topics: Kim Kardashian, Celebrity, Sport, US News, UK News
F1 fans have branded Kim Kardashian 'rude' for breaking an unspoken rule during a grid walk at the Monaco Grand Prix.
The reality TV star attended the event with sister Khloé this weekend, where she supported rumoured boyfriend Lewis Hamilton.
Wearing a white backless dress and a colossal pair of sunglasses, Kardashian, 45, was seen in sports news footage being approached by legendary Sky Sports F1 broadcaster and former racing driver Martin Brundle.
Brundle roams the Grand Prix grid before every race with a cameraman, speaking with A-list super-fans and F1 alums about atmosphere, nerves and excitement.
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While it wasn't previously in the T&Cs of attendance, given Brundle's esteemed reputation in the world of motorsports, organisers introduced a 'Brundle clause' on grid walks back in 2021, ensuring attending celebs must give the commentator a moment of their time.
Yesterday (8 June), he enjoyed a brief chit-chat with Wicked actress Cynthia Erivo, who revealed she's never attended the prestigious race before, as well as Doctor Who actress Karen Gillan, who claimed she was in Monaco supporting Haas.
One big-name star who failed to entertain Brundle, however, was Kardashian.
In painful footage now circulating online, the journalism icon is seen noticing that the mother-of-four is standing under the shade of an umbrella with 41-year-old sister Khloé, close to a team of security guards.
After introducing himself, Brundle asked Kardashian, 'How are you today?', after which she briefly glanced at him before turning to Khloé.
A member of Kardashian's security team then leaned in to talk to her closely, after which Brundle is heard telling someone else, off-camera: "You don’t need to push me, mate."
Trying again, Brundle asks the SKIMS boss: "Normally, people will have a quick chat with us, are you enjoying F1?"
Giving up after being ignored for a second time, Brundle then walked away, telling viewers: "Okay, Kim and Khloe, so we’re not talking today. I like to believe they might do..."
Given his reputation among fans of the sport, hordes of viewers have since lashed out at Kardashian, accusing her of brutally snubbing Brundle.
Taking to TikTok, one user hit out: "Lewis should have had a word with his Mrs and told her, don’t ignore Martin. Lewis knows the score."
Another claimed: "So rude Martin is part of F1 shows she is there for her own gain."
"Oh no, I thought I liked her until this. He's the legend here," a third gushed of Brundle.
X users also chimed in, one adding: "Where’s the respect… Martin Brundle being ignored by Kim K and shoved away by her bodyguard. He’s got more right to be on the grid than you do sweetie."
Someone else noted: "Kim snubbed Martin Brundle so hard on the grid walk, even the cameras felt awkward."
Hamilton, who ended up finishing second after Kimi Antonelli, said of Kardashian after the race: “It is amazing to have her come this weekend and to have that support.
“It is amazing to have good people around you, good people supporting you, and she does that for me every day.”
It’s not clear when Kardashian and Hamilton first cross paths; however, they are pictured together at events with their partners at the time on numerous occasions over the years.
The pair both attend Kate Hudson's star-studded New Year's Eve party in Aspen, Colorado.
Dating rumours begin to swirl as The Sun reports that they take a trip together to a luxury hotel in the Cotswolds, UK.
Just one day later, Kardashian and Hamilton are seen entering a Paris hotel together, before heading to Aqua Kyoto for a date.
A source tells People: “It was a romantic meetup.”
On 8 February, the stars make their first public appearance together as they are spotted at the Super Bowl.
Kardashian and Hamilton share similar desert landscape snaps on Instagram, suggesting they were on a trip with one another.
A source tells Us Weekly: “They are going strong and really happy. Lewis is head over heels and those closest to him believe he has finally met his match. He has waited over a decade for his dream girl and is crazy about her.”
Following the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, Kardashian posts a pic of her Gucci look. Hamilton comments with a heart-eyed emoji.
Later that month, they’re photographed in Tokyo together. The racing car driver is in Japan for the F1, while Kardashian is there for a spring break vacation with sister Khloé and their children.
Kardashian makes her debut on Hamilton’s Instagram page, appearing in a video of him driving, where she says: “That’s insane.”
The pair are seen watching Justin Bieber’s headline set at Coachella weekend one.
Kardashian appears to soft-launch Hamilton on Instagram as she’s seen sitting on a man’s (who has tattoos that seem to match Hamilton’s) lap. She captions the post: “Coachella Hallelujah.”
Kardashian hard launches Hamilton on her Instagram feed, posting a pic and video of them cycling in NYC in her carousel.
“Lately,” she writes in the caption of the post.
Days later, the reality star supports him in Monaco for the Grand Prix. She’s seen hugging Hamilton before the race and then watching from the sidelines.