Veteran Formula One broadcaster Martin Brundle was left scrambling for words after making an embarrassing mistake during a live interview with Hugh Grant at the British Grand Prix on Sunday.

Brundle, a former F1 driver famous for his unpredictable pre-race grid walks, spotted Grant standing alongside Queen guitarist Brian May and stopped the British actor for a quick chat.

But the conversation took an uncomfortable turn almost immediately.

Brundle enthusiastically asked Grant whether he planned to return for another season of The Gentlemen, the hit Netflix series created by Guy Ritchie.

“Are you doing another round of The Gentleman soon, because I really loved that?” Brundle asked.

There was just one problem.

Grant never appeared in the Netflix show.

The 67-year-old actor starred in Ritchie’s 2019 movie The Gentlemen, which shares nearly the same title, but he was not involved in the television adaptation.

Grant gently corrected the broadcaster, explaining, “Well, I did the film of The Gentleman. I haven’t seen the TV series.”

In the movie, Grant played Fletcher, a sleazy private investigator caught up in a criminal underworld. The story follows an American drug kingpin named Pearson, played by Matthew McConaughey.

Realizing his mistake, a visibly flustered Brundle tried to recover by recommending the show to Grant.

“Oh right, it’s really good, you really must,” Brundle replied.

With the national anthem only seconds away, Brundle quickly ended the increasingly awkward exchange.

“I’ve got 10 seconds left for the national anthem. Good to see you on the grid,” he told the actor before moving on.

Unfortunately for Brundle, this was not his first uncomfortable celebrity encounter during one of his famous grid walks.

While covering the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix, the broadcaster mistakenly approached Lewis Capaldi’s brother believing he was the “Someone You Loved” singer.

Brundle eventually found the real Capaldi, but the meeting became even more awkward when he appeared to miss the singer’s attempt at a handshake. Capaldi jokingly responded by shaking his own hand, and the moment quickly went viral.

Brundle, who was photographed in the paddock at Silverstone on July 5, has become known for navigating chaotic and sometimes cringe-worthy encounters with celebrities moments before major Formula One races begin.

Grant attended Sunday’s British Grand Prix as a guest of Ferrari.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc claimed the top spot, finishing ahead of British racing stars George Russell, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris.

During his brief conversation with Brundle, the Love Actually and Four Weddings and a Funeral star also revealed that he is a “big fan” of the luxury Italian automaker.

Ferrari is now represented by Grant’s fellow Brit Lewis Hamilton, who is tied for the record for the most Formula One world championships.

Meanwhile, the second season of Netflix’s The Gentlemen is expected to arrive in the fall — though Grant may need to catch up on the first season before Brundle asks him about it again.

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