Formula 1 is dominated by European drivers and their European WAGs. Most of Formula 1’s fans are Europeans too. So… when a driver gets an American girlfriend, there are problems. Problems within the F1 community and problems within the fandom. So it is with Lewis Hamilton and his now months-long relationship/showmance with Kim Kardashian. This weekend was the Monaco Grand Prix, one of the biggest events on Formula 1’s calendar. Kim turned up in Monte Carlo with Khloe Kardashian in tow. F1 fans freaked out. They complained about Kim and Khloe’s revealing outfits for the practice on Saturday, then everyone complained about Kim not “knowing the rules” of F1 WAGdom or fandom. She apparently blanked on one of the most famous Formula 1 reporters:
Kim Kardashian was slammed as “rude” for ignoring an iconic reporter at the Monaco Grand Prix 2026. On Sunday, Sky Sports reporter Martin Brundle — who is known for his popular grid walk interviews — approached the Skims co-founder and her sister Khloé Kardashian to see if he could get a quick interview with them before the race kicked off.
After Brundle asked Kim, 45, how she was doing today, she ignored him and looked away, per a video shared online. A man, who is presumed to be an F1 employee, then whispered something to the “Kardashians” star as Brundle tells someone not to “push” him.
“Normally, people will have a quick chat with us. Are you enjoying F1?” Brundle asked Kim, who simply waved and didn’t answer his questions. The “All’s Fair” actress and Khloé, 41, then walked away with their enoturage.
“So, we’re not talking today,” a disappointed Brundle told his viewers.
Fans criticized Kim on social media for the awkward encounter.
“How rude was Kim Kardashian? Brundle there to ask questions and she looks at some dude to see if Brundle was worth talking to. Poor. #F1 #Monaco,” tweeted one user.
Here’s my question though: do F1 WAGs usually stop and talk to Martin Brundle? I’m really asking – I have no idea if Alexandra Leclerc gives interviews before or during the race? Does Max Verstappen’s partner Kelly Piquet give interviews? I actually think the appropriate WAG etiquette is to not speak to reporters.
Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton was happy that Kim was there to support him, for what it’s worth. He even publicly thanked her for coming to Monaco.
Martin: Kim, Martin Brundle, Sky F1. How, how are you today? […] Are you enjoying F1?
Kim: 🤔⁉️❓️❔️🤨
😂😂😂😂 #MonacoGP pic.twitter.com/KZTqa63erM
— Sir Lewis Updates (@LH44updates) June 7, 2026
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- Monte-Carlo, MONACO Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian were among the celebrity guests attending the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, joining crowds for one of the most prestigious events on the motorsport calendar in Monte Carlo. Pictured: Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian BACKGRID USA 7 JUNE 2026 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- Monte-Carlo, MONACO Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian were among the celebrity guests attending the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, joining crowds for one of the most prestigious events on the motorsport calendar in Monte Carlo. Pictured: Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian BACKGRID USA 7 JUNE 2026 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
I don’t watch F1, but is this how people dress to watch the race? The white outfits, I can’t imagine sitting in those outfits for a long period of time.
The wives/girlfriends are usually watching the race in suites or in the “garage” in the paddock, all very nice.
Well, being a Kardashian, Kim will always dress to stand out, not blend in. Skin tight and ugly is her default! (BTW that lip liner is something else…)
Kim has never dressed to flatter the body she has. She does not look good. Even the sunglasses do not suit her and are ugly. The woman who I *think* is Khloe looks good in the cream dress.
Martin Brundle is F1 grid royalty, everyone stops to talk to him. She is completely in the wrong for this.
Exactly. No one disses martin. They’re so up themselves, they think they’re the most important people, and they’re not. This is f1, not a TV show. Loads of real billionaires are involved in f1. Not just wanna bes who may or may not be.
I was involved in motor sport for years. These two atre a joke
There’s an F1 YouTube channel I follow and he has lots of WAG content to go along with the cars and driver stuff. He admits the WAG photos are the ones that have the most interaction on his instagram. That said, he doesn’t really interview people, just shows pictures and video, commenting on how nice these various friends, families, trainers, and WAGs are. Very curious to see what he says about Kim. Just realizing they almost share a name – he’s Kym Illman.
My suspicion is that there’s a lot of chumminess with WAGs and the F1 media using each other for promotion. Kim walked in not needing that and they are trying to pull her in.
Normally, girlfriends and wives aren’t interviewed at races, except for those who have a connection to the world of motorsport, like Susie Wolff, wife of Toto Wolff, CEO of Mercedes.
Regarding the outfits, I think people are just being prejudiced because in Monaco people have a very eclectic style, and their outfits were okay compared to what other celebrities have worn, especially models.
Martin Brundle is quite the legend, as a former F1 driver, Le Mans winner, and they all talk to him.
Apparently MB was overheard talking back to one of the Kardashians’ bodyguards, saying — don’t push me mate, I’m nearly famous.
Pushing people who very clearly belong, even if one is not familiar with them, is rude.
Martin (a former F1 driver himself) will often stop to speak to any celebs he comes across on the grid – thou saying that I don’t recall him ever interview Nicole S (not sure if she was ever on the grid).
Martin’s gridwalk before the race is the best part of the event. He’s funny and doesn’t take himself too seriously. Also he’s called out rude celebs in the past.
The other F1 WAGs, if they’re present at the races at all, are generally not on the grid itself at the time of Brundle’s walkabouts. If they were, he would likely approach them as well, and they would be rude to respond this way. If they didn’t want to be approached, they should’ve been in a more private area like the other friends/families of drivers.
Their faces are so overfilled at this point that they look like AI generated
He’s with the Murdoch yellow journalism network, Sky? He’d be lucky if I just ignored him because my inclination would have been to punch him. And I despise the Kardashians.
I sort of blame Lewis Hamilton, as much as I like him. This is his world and he knows all the nuances and etiquette, especially in a place like Monaco. I think their clothes were fine; it’s a glamorous place.
You blame Lewis? Was he supposed to give Kim a lesson on how to behave? This is a sporting event, not a meeting with the Prince of Monaco. Besides, her show was obviously not scripted to include an interview. Otherwise, it would have been planned in advance. I love the cream outfits.
People aren’t annoyed because his girlfriend is American, they’re annoyed because she’s ungrateful. Most F1 fans could never afford to buy hospitality and pitlane tickets and here Kim is given the red carpet treatment and she doesn’t even care.
Martin isn’t just a reporter. He is an ex driver. A man who has given blood, sweat and tears for the sport. Who watched drivers die on the track, then would have to go back the next day and race. For Kim to have no clue (or no care) who he is and why he is so important is what fans are annoyed and angry about.
In the last couple of years we’ve seen many celebs on the grid walk and for the most part they’re lovely to him and give him 1 or 2 minutes of their time. He has a sheet given to him of what celebs have been given grid access by the f1 teams and he does his research so he knows who they are and what projects they have going on so he can ask them questions for the segment.
I put some of the blame onto Lewis and the Ferrari PR department for not explaining what is expected on the grid walk. It should have been explained to her and her security and PR how it works. Otherwise she could have stayed in the garage.