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Kim Kardashian Snubs Martin Brundle on Monaco Grid

6/8/2026

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Kim Kardashian Snubs Interview

When Martin Brundle asked Kim Kardashian on the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix grid, she ignored him, looked away, waved, and left with Khloé.
Brundle told viewers the interview would not happen, claiming he was nearly famous.
An alleged Formula 1 staffer whispered to Kardashian, prompting social-media users to call her rude and say grid guests need not give interviews.
Kardashian and her representatives have not responded publicly to the incident.

Summary

Kardashians Dominate Paddock

Kim Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian arrived at the Monaco Grand Prix paddock by boat with Simon Huck, wearing a cream Gucci dress with black Horsebit pumps and a lace slip dress with Gianvito Rossi mules.
Other celebrities in the paddock included Noah Schnapp, Donald Trump Jr., Catherine Zeta-Jones and Shaun White.
F1 TikTok said the Kardashians’ coordinated looks dominated social media and stole the spotlight.

History

Historical Context

Since its inaugural race on 14 April 1929, the Monaco Grand Prix has symbolized glamour, with the 63rd edition on 22 May 2005. That year the event introduced celebrity elements, a practice that persists as the 2026 race—now set for the first June weekend to avoid US motorsport clashes—pressures the FIA and the Automobile Club de Monaco to balance star appeal with racing integrity.

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Kim Kardashian Snubs Interview

When Martin Brundle asked Kim Kardashian on the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix grid, she ignored him, looked away, waved, and left with Khloé.
Brundle told viewers the interview would not happen, claiming he was nearly famous.
An alleged Formula 1 staffer whispered to Kardashian, prompting social-media users to call her rude and say grid guests need not give interviews.
Kardashian and her representatives have not responded publicly to the incident.

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