‘Pathetic and dangerous’ – Martin Brundle suffers nightmare Spanish GP journey

Martin Brundle, a prominent Sky F1 pundit, faced significant travel issues on his way to the Spanish Grand Prix, which is being held at the new Madring circuit. His flight was delayed for nine hours, leading him to criticize British Airways and Heathrow Airport for their inadequate response to the situation, which he described as both 'pathetic and dangerous.' His social media post detailing the ordeal garnered over a million views, highlighting the frustrations of passengers on the flight.

The Spanish Grand Prix marks a return to Madrid for Formula 1 after a long absence, with the last race in the city occurring in 1981. Brundle is set to cover 15 races in the 2026 season, a reduction from the usual 16 due to cancellations earlier in the year. Despite the travel mishap, he was present at the Italian Grand Prix the previous week, continuing his role in F1 broadcasting.