F1 News: Fans Slate Monaco Grand Prix Broadcasters Over Safety Concerns

F1 fans have taken to social media with safety concerns after Sky Sports presenter Martin Brundle was seen reporting very close to the cars on the track, with it looking like there was no safety barrier between them.

Fans began to express their worry when Brundle was seen reporting from the side of the track as the cars sped past him. One fan shared some footage to Twitter along with the caption:

"Martin Brundle basically high fiving drivers as they come through Nouvelle"

Martin Brundle basically high fiving drivers as they come through Nouvelle #MonacoGP https://t.co/nUZplhjJvG
— The Soft Compound 🛞 (@thesoftcompound) May 26, 2023

Another fan commented that it was making them "anxious" with how close Brundle was to the on-track action. They commented:

"@MBrundleF1 on the track making me anxious for his safety there"

Sky Sports commentator David Croft mentioned over the broadcast that Brundle was in fact behind a barrier, however, some fans were still not convinced of this. Another fan posted:

"Is Martin Brundle just out on track?

"Crofty just said he's behind the barrier but idk"

Sharing another photo of the scary moment to social media, another fan wrote, jokingly:

"Martin Brundle chilling mere feet away from a speeding F1 car with nary a barrier in sight like the boss that he is"

Martin Brundle chilling mere feet away from a speeding F1 car with nary a barrier in sight like the boss that he is pic.twitter.com/xMUACqpHVv
— Josh (@jjlinnjj) May 26, 2023

Others pointed out that Brundle was stood behind the corner which is an area that the cars cannot get to, however, there is no barrier there. They also argued that this is where the marshals stand during the race as well.

Someone else posted:

"Martin Brundle standing on the track whilst F1 cars fly past him is giving me anxiety"

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