Brundle's Grid Walks

**Asp** · 2 Jun 2003, 09:42 (Ref:617533)

We know very well that on his 'Grid Walks', Martin Brundle get's some good interviews of many a driver, plus a few celebrities - but now there's one person who won't be taking to Martin.

According to the Daily Mail, Mr Michael Schumacher has refused to talk to Brundle since he once criticised the German's starting technique. Ouch.

Irv the Swerve · 2 Jun 2003, 11:50 (Ref:617661)

is he not pushing the button hard enough or what?
I thought those things started themselves.

Fan · 2 Jun 2003, 11:55 (Ref:617663)

I think he's talking about the famous "Schumacher Chop" at the start.

**Adam43** · 2 Jun 2003, 12:50 (Ref:617711)

Getting a few words with Ralf was quite good, as Ralf doesn't like to do grid interviews.

Irv the Swerve · 2 Jun 2003, 12:52 (Ref:617716)

It was funny with Rio Ferdinand having to admit he was banned from driving his road car.

Actually, Martin can think of some good questions when he is on the spot.

perminder · 2 Jun 2003, 13:12 (Ref:617732)

yeh it was funny when brundle had the camera right up to his face and said he was gonna fall over.soooooooooooo funny his face was bright red.

garcon · 2 Jun 2003, 13:20 (Ref:617736)

"According to the Daily Mail..."

Need I say more?

Irv the Swerve · 2 Jun 2003, 13:20 (Ref:617738)

now that i think of it, Eddie Irvine should not get involved in ITV, especially the grid walkabout. Remember when Brundle stood on that woman's foot and was very polite about it before talking to Ronaldo - can you imagine our lad Irvine in that situation. He would do 5 minute long interviews with the pit babes and not bother with any of the drivers.

Not that many in F1 would go one on one with Eddie on live television....

Raven · 2 Jun 2003, 14:47 (Ref:617855)

My favourite was a couple of years ago, I think at the Canadian GP, when Bryan Adams was there on the grid and Martin was searching for him but they were running out of time. Finally Brundle spots him down the other end of the grid and has to shoot off, camera man in tow. When he finally gets there he says "Bryan, Bryan! Sorry - Had to run to you"

Knowlesy · 2 Jun 2003, 18:17 (Ref:618141)

Anyone who watched the 2000 season will testify that Schueys starts are somewhat **** and it is fascinating watching his car chop across the grid, endangering everyones lives! I say this as a Schuey fan!

**Asp** · 2 Jun 2003, 19:05 (Ref:618218)

Quote:

Originally posted by AdamAshmore
Getting a few words with Ralf was quite good, as Ralf doesn't like to do grid interviews.

Maybe he wished he hadn't got an interview after what he said though

MrSal · 2 Jun 2003, 19:18 (Ref:618241)

Quote:

Originally posted by Raven
My favourite was a couple of years ago, I think at the Canadian GP, when Bryan Adams was there on the grid and Martin was searching for him but they were running out of time. Finally Brundle spots him down the other end of the grid and has to shoot off, camera man in tow. When he finally gets there he says "Bryan, Bryan! Sorry - Had to run to you"

Thanks for reminding me of this. An absolute classic.

Brundle was a real find for itv. I'm sure everyone remembers the appalling Jonathon Palmer on BBC's coverage.

cos · 2 Jun 2003, 20:16 (Ref:618325)

Quote:

Originally posted by AdamAshmore
Getting a few words with Ralf was quite good, as Ralf doesn't like to do grid interviews.

Ralf swore on live TV!

Wrex · 3 Jun 2003, 02:37 (Ref:618675)

I have mixed feelings about this.

If I were a driver, the last thing I would want to do is talk to anyone when Iws about to get into a race car.

As a fan, I think they are wonderful. Of course none of this matters because we dont get them in Oz.

Dutton · 3 Jun 2003, 03:04 (Ref:618693)

I like to see the interviews of F1 people on the grid, but Ican absolutely understand if drivers to not wish to be interupted: all they have to do is say no, and Martin respects them when they do (as one would expect).

However, of late, the increasing tendency to speak to "stars" of other genre irritates me. It would be fine if one of them was a genuine fan of the sport, and so could say something interesting about it; but when they just aren't, or, in our case, unable to speak English - then it gets a bit stupid, to my mind. I might be taking it all far too seriously, though.

Smokey 6 litre · 3 Jun 2003, 13:40 (Ref:619173)

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Originally posted by cos
Ralf swore on live TV!

Montoya does as well, quite often.

darcym · 3 Jun 2003, 14:05 (Ref:619198)

De-La-Rosa 2000 season at Monza or Canada (can't remember) took out Heidfield and when Louise goodman intervied him he said "that was the end of a pretty ****ty grandprix weekend"

codename_47 · 3 Jun 2003, 19:49 (Ref:619599)

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Originally posted by Smokey 6 litre
Montoya does as well, quite often.

Did anyone hear the team radio's on F1 Digital+ last year?
Profanity FM most times!

Plus Niki Laudu's "Accendental" use of the wrong English words while being interviewed were funny soon.

*Warning, F1 Digital abscence-regretting line approaching...if you're fed up with people saying they miss F1 Digital, look away now!*

It's one of the things that I really miss about F1 Digital +, the comedy (not all of it was swearing either)
Sure Brundle (and ONLY Brundle) can raise a smile with a wry comment or two, but it's not the same!

*F1 Digital lamentation over, it's safe to come back in the thread now!

*

Logrence · 4 Jun 2003, 11:29 (Ref:620355)

I was surprised to hear Kimi Raikkonen saying he was very p

d off on the telly the other day..

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