Brundle delivers hilarious reaction after Jimmy Fallon bites microphone cover

The moments leading up to lights out in Miami were marked by a touch of light-hearted television, as Brundle, during his usual grid walk, crossed paths with the well-known comedian and host of the eponymous late-night show, who did not miss the chance to put on a show in front of the cameras.

Fallon greeted Brundle with huge enthusiasm during the grid walk, quickly turning the exchange into a playful back-and-forth as he joked around and kept the energy high in front of the cameras. Brundle leaned into the moment with a light-hearted response, but things escalated when Fallon unexpectedly bit into the microphone cover and pulled it off, prompting laughter from Brundle, who jokingly urged him not to do it again.

Taking to social media after the incident, the British pundit poked fun at the situation, quipping that in three decades of broadcasting he had never considered what a branded microphone cover might taste like, before rounding it off by noting just how many entertaining personalities are around.

Reacting to the moment on social media, the British pundit joked: “In 30 years of broadcasting I’ve never wondered what a branded microphone sock tastes like. There’s some very funny people around.”

Just days ahead of the Miami weekend, it was confirmed that Istanbul Park will make its return to the Formula 1 calendar next season after a five-year absence, following the signing of a long-term agreement running through to 2031, with the venue set to remain a permanent fixture rather than rotating with other events.

The move marks another notable comeback for the championship, after the return of the Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimão had already been announced earlier in the year on a shorter deal. Reacting to the news on social media, Brundle welcomed the development, praising the circuit and describing its return as a positive step for the sport.