Overview
- During Sky Sports’ grid walk on December 7 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Martin Brundle approached Ana de Armas for a quick chat.
- De Armas smiled and walked away without engaging on camera, and it was not clear if she responded to Brundle.
- The exchange drew mixed reactions online, with some criticizing the move and others noting celebrities are not obliged to speak.
- The incident follows a now-familiar pattern, including Cara Delevingne’s widely noted refusal to chat during the 2023 British Grand Prix.
- Brundle has previously said F1 asks celebrities to dismiss bodyguards before races, a claim reported in coverage but not independently verified.