It would not be a Grand Prix without an awkward Martin Brundle encounter on the grid, and the latest involved Kim Kardashian. The 45-year-old Skims founder and reality star attended the Monaco Grand Prix to support her boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton, alongside her sister Khloé, 41.
The Awkward Exchange
Sky Sports presenter Martin Brundle approached Kim on the grid, introducing himself and asking, 'How are you today?' Kim responded with a polite smile before turning her head away. As Brundle persisted, Kim continued to ignore him, chatting with Khloé while security held umbrellas to shield them from the sun.
Brundle was heard saying, 'You don't need to push me, mate,' after a security guard intervened. He then explained, 'Normally, people will have a quick chat with us,' but Kim only offered a slight wave. Eventually, Brundle conceded, 'OK, Kim and Khloé, so we're not talking today,' adding he had been 'led to believe they might do.'
Public Reaction
The moment went viral on X, with users divided. Some called Kim 'entitled' and 'very rude,' while others defended her, arguing she was not obliged to give an interview. One user noted the background noise might have prevented her from hearing Brundle, while another said she would have been 'ripped to shreds' if she had agreed to speak.
Kim and Lewis's Romance
Rumors of a romance between Kim and the 41-year-old F1 champion Lewis Hamilton began in February when they were spotted on a romantic retreat in the Cotswolds. They later attended the Super Bowl together, where a lip-reading expert claimed Lewis told Kim, 'You're gonna meet my mum someday.'
However, Lewis has been guarded about his private life, telling a reporter in Bahrain, 'It's my private life. I'm not talking about that.' Since then, the couple has gone Instagram-official and holidayed in Tokyo with Kim's four children from her marriage to Kanye West: North, 12, Chicago, eight, Saint, 10, and Psalm, seven.
Insiders say Kim is 'very selective' about who she introduces to her children, indicating her relationship with Lewis is serious. She reportedly 'never wanted to rush anything' but is now 'very happy with where things are' and thinks Lewis is 'a great guy.'
