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Jeremy Clarkson's F1 Interview Sparks Debate
Jeremy Clarkson's comments on Franco Colapinto's grid penalty and Kim Kardashian sparked controversy after his US GP interview.
In brief
Jeremy Clarkson's comments on Franco Colapinto's grid penalty and Kim Kardashian sparked controversy after his US GP interview. Jeremy Clarkson caused a stir by joking about Franco Colapinto's 10-place grid penalty for being Argentinian and dismissing Kim Kardashian. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Clarkson's US GP Interview
Jeremy Clarkson appeared at the United States Grand Prix for an interview with Sky Sports F1.
Grid Penalty for Franco Colapinto
Franco Colapinto received a 10-place grid penalty for using a fourth control electronics unit this season.
“Franco’s got a grid penalty for being Argentinian. Probably. Well, I’d give him one for that.”
Clarkson's Argentina Past
Clarkson's 2014 Top Gear trip to Argentina caused protests over a car with a number plate referencing the 1982 Falklands War.
Clarkson's F1 Team Connection
Clarkson supports Alpine F1 Team due to his farm in Oxfordshire and a connection with the team's staff.
“Since Michael [Schumacher] was there, then Fernando [Alonso], then all through the Kimi Raikkonen years, and then now with Pierre. Because they’re our local team.”
Clarkson on Kim Kardashian
Clarkson said he wasn't interested in Kim Kardashian and edited out her interview from his grid walk discussions.
“I wasn’t watching that. Because I’m sort of not interested in Kim Kardashian if I’m honest.”
Social Media Reaction
Social media erupted with opinions after Clarkson's comments on Colapinto and Argentina.
In short
Jeremy Clarkson caused a stir by joking about Franco Colapinto's 10-place grid penalty for being Argentinian and dismissing Kim Kardashian.
