F1 Introduced 'Martin Brundle Clause' on Gridwalk After Awkward US GP Incident

Formula One decided to introduce a new rule named the "the Martin Brundle clause" following the Sky Sports presenter's awkward encounter at the United States Grand Prix.

The United States Grand Prix gets underway at the the Circuit of the Americas in Texas on Friday, marking the start of the final quarter of the 2025 Formula One season.

As always, shortly before the main race begins on Sunday evening, Sky Sports F1 legend Brundle will make his famous grid walk, interviewing some of the biggest celebrities attending the race.

Of course, these interviews don't always go to plan, with his latest interaction with popular singer Lewis Capaldi and his brother at the Singapore Grand Prix quickly going viral online.

But there was one incident at the United States Grand Prix that was so uncomfortable that it led to F1 introducing a new rule for the grid walks.

Martin Brundle's grid walk has become a beloved part of Sky Sport's F1 coverage. (Image: Kym Illman/Getty Images)

Throughout Brundle's career, several celebrities have infamously made his life difficult when he tried to interview them, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, model Cara Delevingne and the late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne all producing memorable moments.

But it was his interview with American rapper Megan The Stallion at the 2021 United States Grand Prix that led to F1 changing the rules.

As Brundle approached the 'Savage' artist, he asked her if she had any raps about Formula One, only to be interrupted by her security guard who tried to push Brundle away.

However, Megan gestured that she was happy to speak with the Sky Sports legend, but unfortunately confirmed that there would be no rapping ahead of the race.

But her entourage didn't stop there, as one member chimed in to say "You can’t do this," leading to Brundle brutally hitting back, replying, "I can do that because I did.”

The moment quickly went viral online and eventually led to F1 chiefs introducing a new rule to stop similar situations from happening in the future.

According to Brundle, F1 introduced a new rule that meant that celebrities were no longer able to bring security with them, with a spokesperson for F1 later confirming that bodyguards were "no longer allowed to accompany them".

"There have been new rules introduced, that any celebrities on the grid must not have bodyguards any longer,” Brundle said on Sky Sports.

“It must be the ‘Brundle clause’, and they’re obliged to talk to me. I sort of like it if they ignore me, to be honest.”