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Formula 1 2023: Spanish GP CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN – JUNE 03: Pole man Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, receives his Pirelli Pole Position Award from footballer Mason Mount during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Saturday June 03, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Mark Sutton / Sutton Images) Images) GP2307_161750MS3_5787
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Formula 1 2023: Spanish GP CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN – JUNE 03: Pole man Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, receives his Pirelli Pole Position Award from footballer Mason Mount during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Saturday June 03, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Mark Sutton / Sutton Images) Images) GP2307_161750MS3_5787
Martin Brundle’s grid walk is the stuff of legends in this sport. Every Formula 1 driver who has shared an affinity with this sport will almost always tune in a good hour before lights out to witness this famous segment. Over the years, we’ve seen many celebrities and paddock insiders give us memorable moments on live television with Brundle standing with a microphone in hand. However, with the latest trend of the worlds of Soccer and F1 colliding, Brundle immortalized himself in this regard with a golden moment before the Spanish GP at the cost of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.
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The footballing season is finally coming to an end. Hence, the summer transfer window is just around the corner. With this, a lot of speculation is being spewed about Mount’s Chelsea future, with strong reports suggesting that Old Trafford shall be his new home.
Martin Brundle throws Mason Mount under the bus
Just a few hours ago, Mount was having the time of his life, where he was admittedly buzzing about the prospect of meeting Max Verstappen. But as the clock ticked towards race time, Mount was caught in a tricky predicament.
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Formula 1 2023: Spanish GP CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN – JUNE 03: Pole man Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, is congratulated after Qualifying by footballer Mason Mount during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Saturday June 03, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Photo by Steven Tee / LAT Images Images GP2307_141741_67A7552
During Martin’s Grid Walk segment, he was interviewing Chelsea stars Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount. Brundle then suddenly dropped this bomb on Mount on live television. He said, “He said you’re going to Manchester United!” while referring to Chilwell.
Brundle played his hand, but how did Mount deal with it?
Mount deflects as Brundle prods
Contract negotiations and details of athletes are understandably a matter of confidentiality. However, Brundle didn’t seem that fussed about it as it left Mount red-faced when he confronted him about his Chelsea future.
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Formula One F1 – Spanish Grand Prix – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain – June 3, 2023 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen shakes hands with Chelsea’s Mason Mount after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Albert Gea
Mount quickly retorted, “I am just here to enjoy this race today! Amazing day, can’t wait to watch it now,” as the British commentator and ex-F1 driver seemed to really fluster the 24-year-old footballer.
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