Bukayo Saka breaks the sacred F1 grid rules, Dan Burn gradually increases after Nico Rosberg Blast
Before every Formula 1 race, celebrities and VIPs from all over the world are invited and enter the grid at the moment when the lights are led to – a long tradition that has become a key part of the wonder of the day of the race.
However, with this privilege, there is an unwritten (but sacred) rule: If you are on the grid, you want you to speak to a reporter when you are approaching.
Not everyone follows this rule – Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka is the latest unconscious disconnect.
Before Barcelona’s Spanish Grand Prix, Saka was spotted on the grid along with England teammates Eberechi Eze and Trevoh Chalobah when Sky Sports F1 host Simon Lazenby asked a simple question: “Who are you supporting today?”
Saka’s response? “Nothing to say.” Lazenby quickly moved on.
But standing nearby is 2016 F1 world champion Nico Rosberg.
“That’s not very friendly,” Rosberg said, proving more talkative before turning his attention to Newcastle defender Dan Byrne.
Saka didn’t turn down Martin Brundle, who usually leads the grid walk and is known for his witty comeback. Just ask Pep Guardiola, who gave Brundle Colddle the shoulder at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, saying he had already talked to the sky twice that day.
He quipped as he escorted Brendel gently, “It’s OK. I’m thrown out a better place than this.”
Classic Brundle – A reminder that if you are strolling through the grid, it is best to prepare a microphone.
