Kim Kardashian came under heavy online criticism after an awkward moment at the Monaco Grand Prix went viral.
The reality star was seen appearing to ignore a live TV interview attempt by Sky Sports reporter Martin Brundle during his popular pre-race grid walk. Brundle, a former Formula 1 driver and longtime broadcaster, regularly speaks to celebrities, drivers and team figures on the grid before a race starts.
Kim attended the famous Formula 1 event on Sunday to support her boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton, who is racing for Ferrari this season. She was joined by her sister Khloé Kardashian as the pair watched the pre-race activities from the VIP area in Monaco.
During the grid walk, Brundle approached Kim and Khloé to ask them a few questions on live television. However, the sisters did not appear to respond and seemed to avoid the interaction before turning back toward their team.
The brief exchange quickly spread across social media, where Formula 1 fans reacted strongly. Many viewers criticised the moment, describing it as disrespectful to Brundle and to the tradition of the grid walk. Others accused Kim of arrogance and said that celebrities attending major sporting events should be prepared for live-broadcast attention.
The clip became a major talking point among viewers who were watching the race coverage. Some fans argued that Brundle was simply doing his job and that the Kardashians should have acknowledged him, even briefly. Others defended Kim and Khloé, saying they may not have realised they were being approached for a live interview or may have been focused on their team’s activities before the race.
Despite the backlash, Kim continued to attract attention throughout the event. She wore a stylish cream outfit and was seen supporting Hamilton from the VIP area alongside Khloé.
Her appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix added another layer of celebrity attention to one of Formula 1’s most glamorous weekends. Monaco is known for attracting major names from entertainment, fashion and sport, and the grid walk often becomes a high-profile part of the race-day spectacle.
However, the viral moment with Brundle shifted much of the conversation away from Kim’s appearance and toward her reaction to the interview attempt. For many F1 fans, it became another example of the tension between celebrity culture and the sport’s traditions.