Martin Brundle

Martin Brundle is a former Formula 1 driver from the United Kingdom, now best known as a commentator for Sky Sports F1. He is also chairman of the Grand Prix Trust, an organisation that supports current and former Formula 1 personnel. In addition, he is the father of racing driver Alex Brundle.

Brundle made his Formula 1 debut in 1984 with Tyrrell, after a fierce Formula 3 title battle with Ayrton Senna. During his career, he achieved nine podium finishes, although his first (in 1984) was later disqualified due to a technical infringement. He drove for teams such as Tyrrell, Zakspeed and later Williams, where he started 24 races in total.

After a stint in endurance racing – where he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans – Brundle returned to Formula 1 in 1992 with Brabham. That spell was unsuccessful, leading him to switch to Benetton and become Michael Schumacher’s teammate. Despite decent results, he was replaced by Riccardo Patrese for the 1993 season.

In 1994, he raced for McLaren alongside Mika Hakkinen. He later competed for Ligier and Jordan, with his final season coming in 1996. That year featured one of his most iconic moments: a dramatic flip at the start of the Australian Grand Prix.

After retiring from racing, Brundle became a mainstay in Formula 1 broadcasting. He has worked for several broadcasters and has been a lead commentator at Sky Sports F1 for many years, alongside David Croft. His famous pre-race ‘gridwalks’ – where he interviews drivers, team bosses and celebrities directly on the starting grid – are a fan favourite.

Brundle’s style is direct and sometimes awkward, often resulting in memorable moments. Celebrities such as Usher, Kylian Mbappe, Cara Delevingne and Megan Thee Stallion have all declined to speak to him. This even led to the introduction of the so-called ‘Brundle Clause’, which requires those present on the grid to be available for interviews.

Brundle’s exact net worth is unknown. Estimates range between £20 million and £100 million, although Brundle himself has called the £100 million figure “complete nonsense”. His earnings come from his Formula 1 career, television work, business investments and sponsorship deals.