Overview
- Videos from the Monaco Grand Prix showed Kim Kardashian appearing to ignore Sky Sports veteran Martin Brundle during the traditional pre-race grid walk, a moment that quickly circulated online and divided F1 fans.
- Separate viral clips showed Kardashian picking up a towel left for race winner Kimi Antonelli and using it, which provoked sharp criticism from many social-media users over expected paddock protocol.
- Lewis Hamilton publicly praised Kardashian’s support in his post-race press conference and later shared photos from the weekend, confirming their visible presence together at the event.
- The incidents unfolded against the sport story of the weekend: Kimi Antonelli won the Monaco race and Hamilton finished second, so coverage has stayed split between racing results and the celebrity-led paddock narrative.
- The backlash highlights broader tensions about media access, guest conduct and the growing role of celebrities at high-profile races, a dynamic that could shape security, interview practices and guest management at future Grands Prix.