Sky Sports F1 pundit STARSTRUCK by A-list celebrity encounter in Dutch Grand Prix paddock
Sky Sports F1 pundit STARSTRUCK by A-list celebrity encounter in Dutch Grand Prix paddock
Sky Sports F1 pundit Karun Chandhok was left starstruck at the Dutch Grand Prix after he met Steve Carell in the pit-lane before the race.
The former Formula 1 driver turned pundit was incredibly excited to be stood next to the comedian, who is famous for his roles in The Office (US), Despicable Me, Evan Almighty and plenty more.
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Rather comically, however, Karun referred to Carell as 'the weatherman from Anchorman' rather than arguably his most famous character as Michael Scott in The Office (US).
"OMG it's Steve Carell!" 😂@karunchandhok is definitely a fan! pic.twitter.com/ar87mSbQdq
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) August 27, 2023
In typical Chandhok fashion, during the live show, he said: "Steve Carell is just standing behind Bernie [Collins], I looked across and I thought 'Oh my god! It's the weatherman from Anchorman!' but I thought I won't disturb him."
Steve Carell a fan of F1?
"WOW that camera is close!"
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) August 27, 2023
This Steve Carell interview does NOT disappoint 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/gt7wNNZs51
Carell seemed overjoyed to be on the grid in Zandvoort, receiving his first taste of live F1 action.
Speaking to Sky Sports, the A-list star said, "It's electric! It's everything I could've expected and much, much more.
"We're on a family vacation, and we thought this would be a great place to see our first F1," he revealed.
“You have to root for the hometown boy otherwise you would be an idiot.
“It will be a different atmosphere [in Las Vegas]. Everyone will be losing money gambling while the race happens. There will be slot machines at every seat, it’s going to be a very different vibe. I’m sure it’s going to be incredible and exciting. I know Las Vegas is excited to have them."
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