A case of mistaken identity led to an amusing moment during the Singapore Grand Prix when veteran broadcaster Martin Brundle approached the wrong Capaldi brother on the starting grid.
The 66-year-old Sky Sports F1 presenter was conducting his customary pre-race celebrity interviews when he spotted someone he believed to be Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi.
The broadcaster promptly burst into laughter and offered an apology for the mix-up.
Fortune smiled on Brundle as the actual Lewis Capaldi happened to be nearby, allowing the presenter to salvage the situation with a brief conversation with both brothers.
Lewis Capaldi was left hanging by Martin Brundle during the grid walk
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The encounter took an even more uncomfortable turn when Brundle prepared to move on after chatting with the siblings.
As the presenter turned to leave, he completely missed Lewis Capaldi's outstretched hand waiting for a farewell handshake.
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The Scottish musician found himself abandoned with his arm extended, prompting him to shake his own hand whilst chuckling at the awkward moment.
Viewers thoroughly enjoyed the mishap, with one commenting: "Lewis Capaldi took it well, a Martin Brundle grid walk at his best!"
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Martin Brundle made the embarrasing blunder during his Singapore Grand Prix gird walk
| GETTYAnother fan declared it "One of the best bits of TV I've seen in a while," whilst a third called it their "FAVE gridwalk moment this year so far."
The singer later addressed the incident on X, quipping: "B******d by Brundle."
Brundle's grid walks have become a signature feature of Sky Sports' F1 coverage, with the presenter regularly seeking out famous faces before races begin.
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During his Singapore Grand Prix rounds, he also managed to secure interviews with comedian Jack Whitehall and actor David Corenswet, who stars as Superman.
When speaking with the Capaldi brothers, Brundle enquired about their racing allegiances, learning they were backing the McLaren team.
Martin Brundle got the Capaldi brothers mixed up during a tv blunder
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The presenter expressed his gratitude for their time before attempting his hasty exit that resulted in the missed handshake.
These pre-race celebrity encounters have become must-watch television for Formula One enthusiasts, who eagerly anticipate which stars Brundle will corner on the grid and what unpredictable moments might unfold during his impromptu interviews.
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