# 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.
- Title: Jeremy Clarkson's F1 Interview Sparks Debate · Motorsport
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/jeremy-clarkson-causes-a-stir-with-franco-colapinto-and-kim-kardashian-comments/10868001
- Author: Alex Harrington
- Published: 2026-10-24T22:33:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jeremy clarkson, franco colapinto, kim kardashian, alpine f1 team, formula 1, united states gp, sky sports f1, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Jeremy Clarkson caused a stir by joking about Franco Colapinto's 10-place grid penalty for being Argentinian and dismissing Kim Kardashian.