Kim Kardashian has been blasted by Formula 1 fans on social media after a toe-curling encounter with legendary TV reporter and former driver Martin Brundle at the Monaco Grand Prix.
The reality TV star stunned on the grid on Sunday as she supported her new boyfriend Lewis Hamilton at the most glamorous race on the F1 calendar.
Kim, who was joined in Monaco by her sister Khloe and watched the race unfold with fellow WAG Alexandra Leclerc, was standing with her entourage watching the pre-race ceremony unfold in the Mediterranean principality.
She was approached by Brundle of British broadcaster Sky Sports, who has become famed within F1 for his pre-race walkabouts where he interviews celebrities on the grid before every race.
Brundle walked up and down the packed Monaco grid in the moments before the race looking for celebrities and drivers to interview. He noticed Kim and Khloe standing by the track and approached them to try and get a word while on live TV.
But both Kardashian sisters chose to rudely ignore Brundle, refusing to say a single word to him before they turned to their entourage in a bid to seemingly get him moved away.
Kim Kardashian has been criticised after she ignored a TV reporter at the Monaco Grand Prix
Kardashian refused to speak with Martin Brundle of Sky Sports during his iconic grid walk
Kardashian wore a cream dress and sky-high heels as she arrived at the Monaco Grand Prix
The embarrassing moment sparked fury among the F1 fans watching on at home.
One commented: ‘Kim Kardashian is not too good to talk to Martin Brundle. What a complete lack of class.’
Another added: ‘Didn’t we just know Kim Kardashian would refuse to speak to Martin Brundle.
‘Famous for absolutely nothing, can’t carry an umbrella herself and she ignores Martin when talented sports persons and international actors embrace him. She has no place on our grid.’
A third replied: ‘Can we please ban these disrespectful ingrates like Kim Kardashian and Cara Delevigne [sic] from F1? If you won’t show the respect the people who make the sport what it is deserve, you have no place in our world.’
‘Kim Kardashian couldn’t give up 20 seconds of her precious time to have a chat with Martin Brundle, terrible viewing. It’s just pure arrogance. He doesn’t ask for much does he? Just a few words about their experience,’ another unhappy viewer commented.
Another posted: ‘How rude was Kim Kardashian? Brundle there to ask questions and she looks at some dude to see if Brundle was worth talking to. Poor.’
‘Can’t believe Lewis didn’t give Kim Kardashian the talk about Martin Brundle royalty,’ another quipped.
One fan replied: ‘Kim Kardashian just staring at Martin Brundle and ignoring him on the grid walk. She knows it’s okay to use words, right?’
During his career as a driver, Brundle finished on the F1 podium nine times across 12 seasons. He also won the World Sports Car Championships and the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans.
She was joined once again by her sister Khloe, 41, with the two matching in their neutral looks
Kim was later spotted watching the race alongside Alexandra Leclerc, wife of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc
It is Kardashian’s first race since going public with Lewis Hamilton at February’s Super Bowl
Kardashian wowed in a chic cream dress and sky-high heels to cheer on Hamilton on Sunday.
The 45-year-old made her first appearance at a race since going public with the Ferrari driver during qualifying on Saturday.
She was joined once again by her sister Khloe, 41, with the two matching in their neutral looks.
The sisters were transported to the circuit’s VIP entrance on a boat, making a dramatic entrance that was fitting for the glamorous circuit.
Khloe meanwhile dressed for the scorching temperatures in a lace-trimmed slip dress and a white waistcoat.
Kardashian and Hamilton, who have been friends for more than a decade, have been going strong for nearly six months after they were first spotted getting cozy on New Year’s Eve in Aspen.
They went public with their romance at the Super Bowl in February then subsequently went Instagram official.
Just last week, Kardashian and Hamilton took a huge step in their relationship as he was seen with her four children, who she shares with ex Kanye West, for the first time.
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas were among the early arrivals on Sunday, strolling hand in hand through the paddock in coordinating navy-blue looks
As ever, Monaco has attracted a stream of celeb F1 fans to its world-famous circuit
Karen Gillan put on a leggy display in a blue skirt suit
Rapper Dave cut a smart figure as he arrived
Lady Victoria Hervey waved as she arrived by boat, looking as chic as ever in a nude suit
Olivia Wilde meanwhile dressed for the sun in a strappy white dress, teamed with loafers
A source previously said that the couple have an ‘intense’ relationship and added that Kardashian’s family absolutely ‘adores’ him.
Meanwhile, as ever, Monaco has attracted a stream of celeb F1 fans to its world-famous circuit.
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas were among the early arrivals on Sunday, strolling hand in hand through the paddock in coordinating navy-blue looks.
Olivia Wilde meanwhile dressed for the sun in a strappy white dress, teamed with loafers.
Jumanji star Karen Gillan put on a leggy display in a velvet blue skirt suit.
Lady Victoria Hervey waved to her adoring fans as she arrived by boat, looking as chic as ever in a nude suit.
