Brundle's interview with Hugh Grant awkward at Silverstone

An awkward live interview between Formula 1 presenter Martin Brundle and actor Hugh Grant became a viral moment during the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The exchange, broadcast on Sky Sports, went awry when Brundle mistakenly asked Grant about a television series in which the actor did not appear.

Brundle, conducting his traditional grid walk before the race, approached Grant, who was attending the event as a guest of Ferrari with his two sons. After confirming Grant was a fan of the team, Brundle shifted topics to the actor's work. "Are you doing another round of The Gentlemen soon, because I really loved that?" Brundle asked, repeating the question when Grant initially did not hear him.

Grant was forced to correct the presenter. "Well, I did the film of The Gentlemen. I haven't seen the TV series," he replied. Brundle, appearing flustered, quickly responded, "Oh right, it's really good, you really must," before citing the imminent national anthem to wrap up the conversation. The brief, mismatched interaction created a notably uncomfortable moment for the veteran broadcaster.

The confusion stemmed from two distinct projects with the same title, both...