Martin Brundle has issued a public apology to singer Lewis Capaldi after a comical mix-up during the Singapore Grand Prix grid walk. The Sky Sports pundit, known for his pre-race interviews, mistakenly approached Capaldi's brother before inadvertently snubbing the Scottish star.
The incident began when Brundle addressed a man as Lewis Capaldi, only to be corrected: 'I'm his brother!' The real Capaldi then appeared over his brother's shoulder, laughing. The situation worsened when Capaldi offered a handshake, but Brundle turned away due to a countdown in his earpiece for the national anthem.
Brundle later took to social media to apologise, writing: 'Sincere apologies, Lewis. I turned around to the camera with an urgent three-second count going on in my ears... Had no idea you were trying to shake my hand. A cardinal sin on my part which I hope to put right one day.'
The race itself saw George Russell secure his second win of the season for Mercedes, while McLaren clinched the constructors' championship. However, the grid walk gaffe dominated post-race discussions, with Brundle's colleague David Croft teasing him on air.
