Clarkson sparks outrage with comment live on Sky as Brundle reaction says it all
Jeremy Clarkson has sparked outrage in Argentina once again after his comments made on live TV this weekend went viral on social media. Motoring journalist and TV presenter Clarkson is a huge Formula One fan and is in Austin, Texas this weekend to take in the United States Grand Prix. He was in the paddock at the Circuit of the Americas when Sky Sports were broadcasting to viewers back in the UK and Clarkson was invited to pick up a microphone and join the presenting team for a chat.
TL;DR
- Jeremy Clarkson made a joke linking Argentinian driver Franco Colapinto's grid penalty to his nationality.
- The comment was made live on Sky Sports at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
- Clarkson's joke drew outrage from Argentinian fans on social media.
- The incident is compared to a past Top Gear controversy in Argentina involving a number plate and an angry mob.
- Colapinto's management and the Alpine team condemned Clarkson's remarks, emphasizing respect.
- Colapinto is serving a grid penalty due to using a new engine part beyond his allowance.