Kim Kardashian has found herself in a very niche but very loud corner of internet discourse this week, after a slightly awkward run-in at the Monaco Grand Prix turned into full-blown F1 fan outrage.\n<\/p>\n
Over the weekend, Kim and Khlo\u00e9 Kardashian were on the ground in Monte Carlo, doing what the ultra-rich do best: looking expensive near fast cars and of course, Ms Kimmy K was also supporting her new boo, aka with driver Lewis Hamilton<\/a>. <\/p>\n But things got a bit tense when Sky Sports presenter Martin Brundle approached the pair during his pre-race \u201cgrid walk\u201d \u2014 a segment that\u2019s basically sacred viewing for Formula 1 fans.<\/p>\n In a clip that\u2019s now everywhere, Brundle greets Kim and tries to ask how she\u2019s enjoying the race weekend. Kim appears not to respond, briefly glancing away as someone from her entourage steps in. Brundle persists (as he does), noting that guests usually stop for a quick chat, but Kim keeps moving, offering only a small wave before walking off with Khlo\u00e9.<\/p>\n Brundle then tells viewers on-air that it looks like they won\u2019t be speaking this time around, audibly deflated as the moment fizzles.<\/p>\n And just like that, the internet erupted.<\/p>\n Some fans were quick to call the interaction \u201crude\u201d, arguing that Brundle\u2019s grid walk is a long-standing part of the sport and deserves a baseline level of respect. <\/p>\n Kim K ignoring Martin Brundle on the grid. HOW DARE SHE?!<\/p>\n \u2014 Sarah Fairgrieve (@sarahf_) June 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n does kim kardashian know that martin brundle is the real superstar here<\/p>\n \u2014 hannah \u2728 (@hannahafcc) June 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Others pushed back, pointing out that the grid is chaotic, tightly controlled, and full of security and that celebrities aren\u2019t actually obligated to stop mid-walk for an interview.<\/p>\n That\u2019s not true. I\u2019ve been watching the Grid Walk for YEARS and Kim K is not the first celeb to refuse a chat with Martin Brundle. Venus Williams ignored him.<\/p>\n \u2014 Donna \/ Donna of London \ud83d\udc33 (@havendalegirl) June 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Kim Kardashian: Never Rude:<\/p>\n Simple mistake: <\/p>\n Martin didn\u2019t know that the thing in his hand was never going to be big enough for a Kardashian. <\/p>\n Width or Length. #JustSaying<\/a> <\/p>\n \u201cKim K slammed for ignoring iconic reporter at Monaco\u201d pic.twitter.com\/5BlXgEzB6n<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Pete Sanford (@PeteSanford) June 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The influence of women in sports media>>>> \u2014 Ms. Noella (@Totes_Ez) June 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Still, the backlash isn\u2019t happening in a vacuum. Kim\u2019s presence at F1 has already been\u2026 divisive, especially amid her very public romance with Hamilton<\/a>. The two have been spotted together at multiple events in recent months, and eagle-eyed viewers even clocked what looked like Lewis blowing a kiss in her direction from the Monaco podium. For some fans it seems like it\u2019s the crossover they didn\u2019t ask for.<\/p>\n Kim and Khlo\u00e9 haven\u2019t addressed the Brundle moment, and I can\u2019t imagine they will\u2026 unless of course we can look forward to the tea being spilled on the next season of the Kardashians.<\/p>\n Lead image: Getty<\/p>\n
Kim Kardashian at the F1, Taylor Swift at the NFL.
Love to see it.<\/p>\n