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Martin Brundle Mixes Up Lewis Capaldi With Brother in Singapore GP Grid-Walk Gaffe

The light-hearted slip and an unintentional handshake snub turned into a viral clip that underscores the unscripted nature of Brundle’s live pre-race segment.

Overview

  • Closing his Singapore Grand Prix grid walk, Brundle greeted Anthony Capaldi thinking he was Lewis, before the singer appeared and the trio laughed off the mix-up.
  • Brundle apologised on-air and joked about the confusion by saying “he’s got a cap on,” then asked how the brothers were enjoying the event.
  • As the exchange wrapped, Lewis Capaldi offered a handshake that Brundle missed while moving on, leading the singer to joke “I’ll hold that” and shake his own hand.
  • Lewis and Anthony said they were backing McLaren, with Anthony wearing team gear, as the brief encounter ended for the start of the national anthem.
  • Clips spread widely on social media, with fans calling it a classic Brundle moment; Lewis later joked on his own channels about being brushed off by Brundle.