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This the Cara Delevigne thing on the Silverstone grid walk?
These people are not just "attending a race". They are on the grid minutes before a race, a grid that is heavily covered with cameras. As Martin says (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ3lKU8JpMo), it's an explicit part of the deal now (after Miami) that if you want to be on the grid that you have to be willing to be interviewed. That seems a reasonable exchange for an amazing privilege. And if you've made that deal, you should hold up your end of the bargain.
The above argument didn't apply in Miami because the rule wasn't there. It was a more understandable incident. That said Miami still annoyed me. If you're going to attend an F1 race and be granted these privileges, surely you should have a little respect for the sport, the people that are involved and the TV coverage? Most of us would jump at the chance to be on the grid, that opportunity felt wasted on someone if they're only there to look cool and don't care about where it is they're doing that.
Though I agree with your broader point that the grid is a restricted area that is hosting a media event and it's a bit ridiculous to get surprised-pikachu about media interacting with you there... Martin was likely stretching a bit when he said there are now rules indicating that everyone has to be available to interview. In 2021, bodyguards were forbidden from the grid after the incident with Megan Thee Stallion. This makes it easier for media to approach celebrities, but doesn't obligate them to participate. I linked to reporting on this in my top-level comment.
That said, I'd have no objection to a rule that DOES require participation. They're on the grid in a promotional capacity. Expecting participation in a 30s interview is not bizarre.
Agreed. Too many celebs who know nothing about the sport and don't care about it showing up for a fun party or to promote themselves, and then getting annoyed when they're asked which driver they support or if they're looking forward to the race.
You know and I think that’s okay. To a certain extent almost all professional sports will have celebs show up who have no interest in the sport. I agree with you that too many look disinterested or get annoyed when they’re approached by media for an interview. They’re obviously not the main attraction, and it wouldn’t kill them to feign interest, just say it’s cool, be honest and say they don’t know anything about the sport but are excited to experience the event and learn more about it. Even if it’s all a lie it goes a long way in improving their image, promoting this wonderful sport, and maybe even draw in some of that celebrities fans to actually check out f1. I mean that is the whole reason these celebrities are invited to the paddock and are shown in the team garage during races isn’t it?
Most but not all. I suppose if they've explicitly agreed to be interviewed, it's lame to back out. But why does not interviewing with Brundle equate to not caring? What if they simply don't want to engage in an interview? Impossible to be on the grid then? I feel like we don't need to force that. But that's just my opinion.