Sky Sports F1’s Martin Brundle will not participate in the grid walk at the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend. Jenson Button, the 2009 F1 world champion, will serve as a co-commentator alongside David Croft. This marks the first time Brundle has missed the grid walk during the two races hosted in Las Vegas.
Brundle’s Absence and Upcoming Races
Brundle’s contract with Sky Sports includes 16 of the 24 races in the Formula 1 season. Although he is absent from the Las Vegas event, he is scheduled to return for the final two races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Potential Replacements for the Grid Walk
It remains unclear whether Button will take over the grid walk in Brundle’s absence. Other notable Sky Sports analysts, including Bernie Collins, Anthony Davidson, and Rachel Brookes, may also take part.
Las Vegas Grand Prix Details
Lando Norris is set to start on pole position for the Saturday night race. This race will officially start at 4 AM GMT on Sunday morning in the UK. Notable title contenders Max Verstappen will start second, while Oscar Piastri will begin in fifth place.
Brundle’s Notable Grid Encounters
- Brundle, a former F1 driver, is known for his humorous and sometimes awkward interactions on the grid.
- Earlier this year, he was overlooked by singer Usher in Saudi Arabia.
- Last year in Monaco, he had a confrontation with Kylian Mbappe’s bodyguard, asserting, “I’m in charge here.”
- In Brazil, he encountered rapper Machine Gun Kelly, leading to a quirky interview filled with antics.
Brundle’s unique style has made him a recognizable figure in the F1 community. His missed grid walk this weekend raises curiosity about how Sky Sports F1 will adapt without his presence at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
