F1 fans couldn’t help but chuckle after Martin Brundle had a little run-in with a security guard at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The Sky Sports F1 broadcaster was going about his usual pre-race grid walk before the final GP of the season when a burly security guard prevented him from passing through the paddock.
Brundle, ever the professional, stayed calm and composed as the bloke tried to stop him from proceeding.
The former McLaren man said: “This guy sorta keeps getting hold of me. You have to let go, my friend.”
The security guard was robust with his response to the British racing legend, saying: “I’m not going, I’m just blocking.”
Brundle, however, didn’t back down and insisted he be granted permission to proceed.
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He said: “You have to let go. Because we’ve got a job to do.”
The exchange went viral and amused several watchers on.
One commented: “Martin Brundle is a f***ing legend. No one gets hated more than someone being mean to him
Another said: “HAHA no one holds back Martin Brundle on his grid walk.”
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And another said: “Martin Brundle getting into grid walk arguments will always be the best genre of Martin Brundle.”
One remarked: “Martin Brundle needs to be protected at all costs. His grid walk is the highlight of the weekend.”
Another chimed in: “I never want Martin Brundle to change. He owned that security guard.”
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen started the final grand prix of the season in pole position and crossed the chequered line first to sign off another spectacular season in style.
The Dutchman won 21 of 22 races this season and became the first driver in F1 history to be on pole for 1000 laps.
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
