F1 fans stunned after Martin Brundle’s huge blunder with boxer Conor Benn

Ex-racer Martin Brundle is known for some awkward moments on the F1 grid and he was at it again at the Miami Grand Prix.

Formula 1 fans were left stunned after Martin Brundle congratulated boxer Conor Benn following his recent loss to Chris Eubank Jr.

F1 favourite Brundle was in the paddock hunting for celebs ahead of the Miami Grand Prix when the incident happened, The Sun reports.

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Brundle charged towards Benn for a quick chat, but left supporters amazed when he congratulated the ace on his defeat.

Benn was beaten on points in his grudge match with Eubank Jr last weekend, yet that didn’t stop Brundle from praising Benn’s efforts.

Martin Brundle interviewing Conor Benn on the grid. Photo: Fox Sports

After introducing himself, Brundle said: “Wow, what a boxing match that was, congratulations.”

Benn took it in his stride though, saying: “Thank you, I appreciate that.

“Although it was a great fight, I didn’t get the W which I came for, so hopefully we’ll run it back in September and I can make amends.

“This is my first time here, it’s absolutely amazing, what an event, what an occasion, I see why loads of people turn up.”

Chris Eubank defeated Conor Benn (right) in their grudge match. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Fans certainly found Brundle’s interaction with Benn hilarious.

One said: “I was dying inside.”

Another declared: “Felt stressed watching it, so awkward.”

One added: “Brundle usually quick on his toes, not this time.”

Oscar Piastri showed Max Verstappen who the daddy was to win the Miami Grand Prix on the Dutchman’s big weekend.

Lando Norris came in second as McLaren stole the show on a weekend where Verstappen welcomed his first child and secured pole position for Sunday’s race.

Brundle, seen with Jeremy Clarkson (right), has had some legendary moments on the grid. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

The Dutchman, whose partner Kelly Piquet gave birth to their daughter Lily ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, settled for fourth, behind George Russell in third.

Ferrari suffered more team orders chaos as Lewis Hamilton was left fuming with his race engineer over swapping positions with Charles Leclerc.

The seven-time world champion finished eighth behind the other Ferrari in seventh, while Aussie Jack Doohan’s woes continued after he crashed out on the first lap.

This article originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission