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Clarkson's F1 Remarks Spark Outrage and Laughter
25 Oct
Summary
- Clarkson joked about Franco Colapinto's penalty being for being Argentinian.
- He cited a past Top Gear controversy in Argentina as context.
- Clarkson expressed disinterest in celebrities like Kim Kardashian at F1 events.
Jeremy Clarkson, attending the Circuit of the Americas as a guest of the Alpine F1 team, made controversial remarks during a Sky Sports F1 interview. He quipped that driver Franco Colapinto's grid penalty might be for "being Argentinian," a comment that ignited fan debate and recalled a 2014 Top Gear incident in Patagonia.
During that Top Gear expedition, Clarkson's car bore a license plate perceived as a reference to the 1982 Falklands War, leading to protests and the crew's swift departure from Argentina. Clarkson also expressed his disinterest in celebrities at races, specifically mentioning Kim Kardashian, stating his focus remains strictly on Formula 1, not the personalities present.
Clarkson explained his support for Alpine stems from their proximity to his farm in Oxfordshire and a perceived 'family' connection, even noting a neighbor's father works for the team. He also commented on Martin Brundle's grid walk interviews, finding amusement in the celebrities' potential lack of F1 knowledge.
