The British Grand Prix witnessed a clash of titans as Cara Delevingne, the renowned model and actress, found herself at the center of controversy after an uncomfortable encounter with legendary F1 broadcaster Martin Brundle. Delevingne has now broken her silence, shedding light on the awkward moment that left both parties seething.
Amidst the electrifying atmosphere at Silverstone, Martin Brundle, once a British racing driver and now a respected commentator, approached the supermodel with a Sky Sports F1 microphone. However, his attempt to engage in a chat was met with an unexpected rejection. An apparent security aide intervened, conveying that Delevingne had no interest in talking.
Undeterred, Brundle, clearly determined to salvage the situation, asserted, “That’s the deal now, everybody talks on the grid.” But Delevingne, amidst the thunderous roar of the Red Arrows soaring overhead, responded dismissively, “I can’t hear anything, sorry.” Dressed in an elegant black trouser suit, a matching bra, and a baseball cap, she firmly shook her head and repeated her refusal.
Growing visibly frustrated, Brundle retorted, “The deal is everybody has to speak on the grid…” To which Delevingne sarcastically offered a thumbs-up to the camera, provoking an exasperated Brundle to sarcastically remark, “Okay, well, I’m sure it would have been extremely interesting.”
Taking to Twitter later that day, Delevingne addressed the incident, sharing a reposted tweet suggesting that Brundle manufactured the moment for controversy. The tweet highlighted a PR representative allegedly signaling “no” to Brundle and shaking their head when approaching Delevingne. The model corroborated the account, stating, “I was told to say no, so I did. Thank you for seeing both sides xxx.”
The clip of the encounter stirred strong reactions among viewers, with some expressing outrage at Delevingne’s response to Brundle, while others defended her right to decline an on-camera interview. Opinions ranged from criticizing celebrities for their lack of respect towards Brundle to calling for their exclusion from the grid if they fail to engage with the voice of F1.
Amidst the drama, Cara Delevingne has been immersing herself in the UK’s event season, recently reveling in her first sober Glastonbury experience. The model enjoyed the festival with friends, including Anya Taylor-Joy, Stella McCartney, sister Poppy, and girlfriend Minke. Reflecting on the weekend, Delevingne took to Instagram to express her delight, declaring this year’s Glastonbury as her all-time favorite.
In the world of high-octane motorsports and star-studded events, tensions flared, egos clashed, and the fallout continues to reverberate. The grid chat snub at the British Grand Prix will undoubtedly be remembered as a moment that ignited a fierce debate within the F1 community.
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