Tom Cruise Makes Quick Escape From F1 Grid Interview With Martin Brundle
Tom Cruise wasn't planning on hanging around for a grid interview with F1 icon Martin Brundle.
The Hollywood megastar had a very quick conversation with Brundle ahead of the British Grand Prix before giving the host a pat on the shoulder to leave the scene.
Compared to some of the other celebrities we're used to seeing on the grid, Cruise was pretty polite, although it was clear he was eyeing up a daring escape – much like we're used to seeing in his Mission Impossible movies.
Brundle's grid walks have become Formula 1 folklore as of late.
Viewers watching from home absolutely love seeing the former driver awkwardly yet confidently shuffle his way through the grid, attempting to interview literally anyone and everyone.
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He's been sensationally shut down by a few people in the past, his tense exchange with Megan Thee Stallion springing to mind, but it seems more and more big-name figures are happy to have a chat with him – Cruise being one of them.
Approaching the Top Gun star, Brundle asked: "How are you doing?"
Martin Brundle: “Are you rooting for anyone specific today?”
— The Lawyer ✘ (@WorldLawyerLive) July 3, 2022
🇺🇲 Tom Cruise: “For Lewis , always”#LewisHamilton𓃵 #Hamilton
pic.twitter.com/jRinivQ18V
Tom Cruise surrounded by security and paparazzi...
— Clem Fandango🎗️🏴 ™ (@PapaCobo) July 3, 2022
Martin Brundle:#F1 #GrandPrix #SilverstoneGP pic.twitter.com/h36xxuOxwD
That dude celebrating his 50th birthday who got to talk to Martin Brundle immediately after Tom Cruise seems like he’s living his best life pic.twitter.com/iN1JYUyfNS
— Thomas Cordes (@tpcordes) July 3, 2022
To which Cruise responded: "Very well. How are you?"
"Welcome to the grid again," Brundle said.
"Congratulations on the movie that’s just gone down a storm. Are you cheering for anybody particular today?"
Say what you want about Tom Cruise, but he’s the biggest movie star in the world and he still has time for Martin Brundle, puts those z-listers who won’t chat to shame #BritishGP #F1
— Mark (@matchboy1976) July 3, 2022
It was hard to make out what Cruise was saying on camera due to his softly-spoken answers, as well as Brundle waving around the microphone like he was an air traffic controller manoeuvring an airplane on Heathrow tarmac.
"Lewis (Hamilton), always," Cruise replied.
"I love to watch him racing and he’s a good friend of mine. Hopefully he has a great day."
Tom Cruise and Lewis after the race. 🙂pic.twitter.com/uOArQYhvBW
— soph (@sophwebsterxx) July 3, 2022
Cruise then gave Brundle soft tap on the arm, signalling his intention to carry on with his day as he celebrated his 60th birthday.
He then politely made a hasty getaway as Brundle turned to the camera and smiled.
"Got pushed around a bit," Brundle said.
"But he was lovely. Would have liked to have talked to him for a bit longer."
Million dollar smile from Paddy here. Can’t believe Martin Brundle didn’t get that interview. #BritishGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/jfZvybjUNe
— Barstool Paddock (@barstoolpaddock) July 3, 2022
Trent Alexander-Arnold on the #F1 grid talking to Martin Brundle about Mo Salah signing a new deal with Liverpool. #BritishGP
— Watch LFC (@Watch_LFC) July 3, 2022
Seen it all now 😂 pic.twitter.com/HKeJsVUVcH
Brundle was in top form as usual, making his presence felt as he went charging into the busy crowds among the hustle and bustle.
Social media users appeared to find it particularly amusing when he strolled right past UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries.
Martin Brundle looking for interesting ppl to interview on #Silverstone grid walks straight past Nadine Dorries.. pic.twitter.com/xcY3EsiAgX
— WD 💙🇺🇦 (@BDoug99) July 3, 2022
Did Brundle just blank our Culture secretary? 😂 @NadineDorries #Formula1 #BritishGrandPrix pic.twitter.com/ZeeKJRi4Kc
— Terru (@KOSTerru) July 3, 2022
#BritishGP
— Cromwell (@Cromwell606) July 3, 2022
Martin Brundle utterly blanking Nadine Dorries is the mood of the country 👏🏾👏🏾
BREAKING: Martin Brundle walked straight past Nadine Dorries at the Formula 1 instead of talking to her. Let's be honest, we would have all done the same x
— Laura Kuenssberg Translator (@BBCFLauraKT) July 3, 2022
Love the way Martin Brundle of Sky sports ignored completely Nadine Dorries on his pit walk interveiws for todays British F1 at silverstone.
— Mike Ap#FBP🏴🇪🇺 (@AplinMichael) July 3, 2022
Good on yer Martin.
Brundle on blanking Nadine Dorries pre-race 'I didn't know who she was'
— Harvey Waywell 🇺🇦 (@wellway27) July 3, 2022
Protect this man at all costs 😅😅#BritishGrandPrix
He also missed the chance to interview Paddy Pimblett, the UFC fan favourite grinning as Brundle darted past him.
Brundle did, however, manage to have a chat with Liverpool right back Trent Alexander-Arnold and UK rapper Stormzy.
You've got to love Brundle, his chaotic energy just adds another element of excitement to an already-buzzing atmosphere.
We salute you, Martin.
Max Sherry