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Martin Brundle Confuses Lewis Capaldi With Brother in Singapore GP Grid-Walk Flub

The light-hearted live mix-up on Sky Sports' grid walk quickly went viral, highlighting Brundle's unpredictable celebrity run-ins.

Overview

  • During the Singapore Grand Prix pre-race grid walk, Brundle greeted Anthony Capaldi believing he was Lewis Capaldi before the singer appeared on camera.
  • Brundle laughed off the mistake and apologised on air, then wrapped the brief exchange as the national anthem segment began.
  • Lewis Capaldi offered a handshake that went unnoticed as Brundle moved on, prompting the singer to joke by shaking his own hand to the camera.
  • Capaldi later reacted on X with the quip "B****ed by Brundle," reinforcing the light-hearted tone of the encounter.
  • The Capaldi brothers said they were backing McLaren, and the clip spread widely online as the latest memorable Brundle grid-walk moment.