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Martin Brundle bumped into stars of screen, music and sport during his grid walk ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Brundle, whose pre-race ambles up and down the F1 grid have become the stuff of legend, spoke to musician Stormzy, actor Damien Lewis, Liverpool footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold and chef Gordon Ramsey. The Sky Sports commentator was greeted warmly by the quartet, but an exchange with Hollywood actor Tom Cruise was a little more awkward as Brundle tried to muscle his way in amid the scrum that was surrounding the Top Gun and Mission Impossible star. READ MORE: Martin Brundle snubbed Nadine Dorries on F1 grid as he didn't know who she was Brundle managed to ask who he was rooting for, with Cruise’s reply of “Lewis, always” only just audible. “Anybody catch what Tom was saying?,” asked one Twitter user while another joked: “It’s a Scientology trick where a Thetan Level 9 speaks and audio is not detectable but artificial means.” But one fan … [Read more...] about Martin Brundle had awkward exchange with Tom Cruise at British GP grid walk

Martin Brundle spoke to stars of film, music, sport and food during his customary grid walk ahead of the British Grand Prix. Brundle’s pre-race wanders down the grid have become the stuff of F1 legend, not least for his sometimes awkward exchanges with celebrities. The Silverstone grid was littered with A-listers, with Brundle catching a word with many of them. The Sky Sports commentator and pundit spoke to actor Damien Lewis, Liverpool footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold and chef Gordon Ramsey, among others. He even had a brief exchange with Top Gun star Tom Cruise, who was celebrating his 60th birthday. READ MORE: Martin Brundle had awkward exchange with Tom Cruise at British GP grid walk Brundle didn’t have time for everyone though. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries was hilariously overlooked, with Brundle admitting after the race that he didn’t know who she was. As Dorries handed out the trophies on the podium, Brundle said: “Is that the lady I saw on the grid, Nadine? … [Read more...] about Martin Brundle walks straight past UFC star Paddy Pimblett to renew ‘bromance’ with Stormzy

F1 fans have backed Sky Sports commentator Martin Brundle following his Twitter spat with Gary Lineker. The legends of motorsport and football have clashed over the protesters who invaded the track at the British Grand Prix. Seven people from climate activist group Just Stop Oil were arrested after the invasion on the opening lap at Silverstone, with five of them sitting down in the middle of the track. The race had already been suspended following Zhou Guanyu’s horrifying crash, but a number of cars still sped by as the quintet held their protest before being dragged away by marshals. In the wake of the incident, Lineker defended the protesters’ actions, tweeting: “If it’s not already too late, history will look back very favourably on these people.” READ MORE: Martin Brundle slaps down Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host backs British GP protesters Brundle then told Lineker not to encourage such dangerous actions, although he defended their right to protest about … [Read more...] about Jeremy Clarkson wades in as F1 fans back Martin Brundle amid Gary Lineker Twitter spat

This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here . At the start of a different week, I might have written about many things, including politics. But not today. Instead, I am watching a group of my fellow citizens deal with a slaughter of defenseless people on a summer day at a parade. First, here’s more from The Atlantic . America is in denial, Mitt Romney writes. The origin of vibes A crisis historian has some bad news for us. Losing Faith We do not yet know why a shooter opened fire on a crowd in Illinois yesterday. Given what we know about the suspected killer, I think it is unlikely that the massacre in Highland Park was part of an organized terror plot, but rather yet another case of a young male loser attacking his own community. Nonetheless, the effect of these mass shootings is the same as … [Read more...] about A Nation of Hostages

Martin Brundle has slapped down Gary Lineker after the Match of the Day host defended the protesters who invaded the track at the start of the British Grand Prix. Seven people from climate activist group Just Stop Oil were arrested after the invasion on the opening lap at Silverstone , with five of them storming the Wellington Straight before sitting down in the middle of the track. The race had already been suspended following Zhou Guanyu’s high-speed crash, but a number of cars sped by as the quintet held their protest before being dragged away by marshals. In the wake of the incident, Lineker defended the protesters’ cause, tweeting: “If it’s not already too late, history will look back very favourably on these people.” READ MORE: Martin Brundle walks straight past UFC star Paddy Pimblett to renew 'bromance' with Stormzy However, F1 legend Brundle, a commentator for Sky Sports has told Lineker not to encourage such dangerous actions, although he defended their right to … [Read more...] about Martin Brundle slaps down Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host backs British GP protesters

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has accused Lewis Hamilton of having a short memory in the wake of his controversial comments about the seven-time world champion and Russian despot Vladimir Putin. Ecclestone sparked outrage last week when he defended former F1 driver Nelson Piquet, who, it emerged, used racial and homophobic slurs when talking about Hamilton in an interview last year. The 91-year-old also declared he would “take a bullet” for Putin, despite his invasion of neighbouring Ukraine , which has seen thousands of innocent civilians killed or displaced. In response, Hamilton described Ecclestone as an “older voice” who no longer represented the sport. READ MORE: Martin Brundle slaps down Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host backs British GP protesters “We don’t need any more of it, to hear from someone that believes in the war, and the displacement of people and killing of people, and supporting that person [Putin] is beyond me,” said Hamilton … [Read more...] about Bernie Ecclestone claims he offered to pay Lewis Hamilton’s wages and stands by “fair” Putin

Mercedes have had a volatile relationship with their 2022 car, the W13, which has lacked the pace of Red Bull and Ferrari, as well as giving drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell a very uncomfortable ride. The Silver Arrows have struggled more than most following the seismic overhaul of technical regulations for this year, with porpoising and high speed bouncing being their biggest problems. The issue left Hamilton in agony with back pain during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with team boss Toto Wolff apologising to the seven-time world champion and describing the car as a "s***box". READ MORE: Bernie Ecclestone claims he offered to pay Lewis Hamilton’s wages and stands by "fair" Putin Mercedes still finished on the podium with George Russell that day and Hamilton has taken third at the last two races in Canada and Britain. Hamilton was particularly strong at Silverstone on Sunday and was a contender for victory up until the closing stages. With the bouncing problem … [Read more...] about Toto Wolff ready to “flirt” with Mercedes car two races after calling it a “s***box”

Former F1 star Romain Grosjean has become embroiled in a toxic feud with one of his IndyCar teammates. While Zhou Guanyu’s horror crash at the British Grand Prix brought back memories of Grosjean’s own death-defying shunt at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix, the Frenchman was engaged in a brutal battle with fellow Andretti team driver Alexander Rossi during Sunday’s Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. Incredibly, the pair collided at least three times in quick succession as they battled for position, with Rossi widely believed to be the guilty party. Grosjean was left furious and screamed over his radio: “What the [expletive]. What’s wrong with him? What’s wrong with him? Michael [Andretti, team boss] you need to have a word with him. [Expletive] ridiculous.” READ MORE: Martin Brundle slaps down Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host backs British GP protesters In a subsequent radio message, which was not broadcast on TV but which was reportedly heard via the IndyCar app, Grosjean … [Read more...] about Romain Grosjean calls IndyCar teammate “absolute idiot” after ‘threatening to punch him’

Ferrari have been slammed for a decision which cost Charles Leclerc victory at the British Grand Prix by former world champion Jacques Villeneuve. Leclerc looked on course for victory at Silverstone which would have breathed new life into his championship hopes, with leader Max Verstappen’s finishing down in seventh in his wounded Red Bull. A late safety car changed the complexion of the race and saw Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz, Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton pit for fresh tyres, with Leclerc left out on worn hard rubber. When racing resumed, Sainz barged his way into the lead and went on to win the race. Leclerc didn’t even finish on the podium, dropping to fourth following an epic tussle with Perez and Hamilton. Villeneuve, whose late father Gilles drove for Ferrari in the late 70s and early 80s, was impressed with Leclerc’s pace and couldn’t understand the decision to leave the Monegasque out on old tyres for the final stint. READ MORE: Ferrari boss "wags his … [Read more...] about Ferrari blasted for “no logic” decision that cost Charles Leclerc British Grand Prix win

Silverstone delivered one of the most exciting grands prix in years, with Carlos Sainz taking his first career win and five drivers scrapping for the runner-up spot in the closing laps. It was a sell-out show with celebs including Tom Cruise getting in on the action. But, among a ton of interesting storylines – not least a dip in fortunes for championship leader Max Verstappen and a popular return to the podium for home hero Lewis Hamilton – all memories will be fixed on Zhou Guanyu’s horror crash. It took 53 minutes for the race to be restarted after he, George Russell and Alexander Albon had their races ended before the first turn. The No.24 Alfa Romeo was clipped by Russell, and sent flying down the track upside down before it flipped over the top of the tyre barrier. The roll hoop was destroyed but the Halo cockpit protection did its job. It is the fourth time the device, introduced in 2018, has saved an F1 driver from serious injury. Confirmation that the … [Read more...] about How special F1 engineering saved Zhou Guanyu’s life in British Grand Prix crash at Silverstone