Embarking on his first grid walk of the season, Brundle came across Evra walking down the start-finish straight. Asked how he was doing, the Frenchman responded with a chuckle before saying: “I’m still alive.”

Brundle was amused by the 42-year-old’s response, replying: “I know how you feel sometimes,” before complimenting the former defender’s “wicked suit”.

Evra, who was donning a striking pink jacket and trousers, responded: “Ah thank you! My wife hates it, but I love it!” Brundle then emphasized the need to stand out on the star-studded pre-race grid walks at F1 Grand Prix events.

“Yeah exactly,” Evra responded. “We are in Bahrain and you know I love the race… like I’m always…” This was where the former French international became distracted.

After seeing Neymar standing out of the camera shot, he dipped out of his conversation with Brundle, forcing the Sky Sports F1 pundit to find a new celebrity to converse with. 

Acknowledging that the meeting had run its course, Brundle noted: “It’s Neymar, so I think while they’re having a football love in there, I will head.”

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