AUSTIN — Franco Colapinto’s meteoric rise in Formula 1 shows no sign of slowing down.

Martin Brundle added to his catalogue of grid walk snubs when he was surprisingly brushed by an F1 driver at the United States Grand Prix.

"Hello, my name is Martin Brundle, Sky - we have not met,” Brundle said. “Can we have a chat?" Yet Williams racer Colapinto looked blankly at Brundle and simply walked on by,

Williams driver Franco Colapinto turned in another strong performance in Sprint Qualifying at the United States Grand Prix

Martin Brundle has revealed that three producers communicate with him in his ear during his famous F1 grid walks. Sky Sports broadcaster Brundle, a former F1 driver himself, is known for his amusing and sometimes awkward encounters with drivers and celebrities on the grid before races.