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F1 fans fume as Man Utd legend walks out on live TV grid interview with Martin Brundle to chat to Neymar


FORMULA ONE fans were left fuming after Patrice Evra walked out on a live TV grid interview with Martin Brundle so he could chat with Neymar.

Supporters gathered round the box on Saturday afternoon for the opening race of the new season in Bahrain.

Fans fumed as Patrice Evra walked out of his interview with Martin Brundle
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And before the action kicked off, broadcaster Brundle made his usual way around the paddock to see if there were any celebrities available for interview.

As luck would have it, he stumbled upon none other than Manchester United legend Evra.

The Frenchman was hard to miss in a dazzling pink suit.

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And he was more than happy to talk as Brundle engaged him over the stunning choice of clothing.

Brundle said: “That’s a wicked suit, I’m impressed with that.”

Evra responded: “Thanks, my wife hated it but I love it!”

Brundle quipped: “You’ve got to try and stand out on this incredible grid.”

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However, Evra abruptly pulled the plug on the interview when he spotted Brazil icon Neymar strutting by.

Apologising to Brundle, he darted away from the camera to embrace the injured Al-Hilal forward.

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Evra said: “It’s Bahrain and I love the race! Oh it’s my brother, hold on!”

This saw a bemused Brundle comment: “It’s Neymar, they’re having a football love-in there.”

But some fans were not happy with Evra’s behaviour, claiming it was disrespectful towards Brundle.

One said: “Not happy with Evra ditching Brundle for Neymar.”

Another declared: “No way Evra just left Brundle like that.”

One noted: “How dare Evra big time Brundle for Neymar on his grid walk.”

Another added: “Bro just showed up and stole Evra from Brundle.”

Some supporters felt it was fair game though.

One said: “It’s two former players.”

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Another boomed: “Love that, he’s my brother.”

One added: “Imagine bumping into Neymar AND Evra on the grid walk.”


Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk


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