Paolo Banchero

The Sky Sports reporter interviewed the basketball star thinking it was Patrick Mahomes. Things got awkward.

Banchero could be an NBA star one day, but he is decidedly not Patrick Mahomes. And Brundle walked off with a “whatever” as if he had just interviewed a random 6-foot-10 guy. And while Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes did make the trip to Miami, he wasn’t around for Sky Sports reporter Martin Brundle’s gridwalk.

Who is Paolo Banchero as F1 commentator Martin Brundle confused him for NFL star Patrick Mahomes on the Miami Grand Prix grid walk?

Paolo Banchero Martin Brundle Who is Paolo Banchero – and why did Martin Brundle confuse him for Mahomes? Who is Paolo Banchero as Martin Brundle misidentified him as NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes on the grid walk for the Miami GP?

F1's visit stateside caused some problems for Sky Sports trying to figure out who American sports stars were in the paddock.

Doing an interview and then asking “what’s your name?” is an objectively funny way to go about things, and as F1 continues to try and grow its footprint in the U.S., Sky Sports might want to seek out some local spotters when they come stateside so they can avoid yelling “PATRICK” at someone who is decidedly not Patrick Mahomes. As is the case at all F1 races, the paddock was filled with celebrities milling about, looking at cars, and talking to drivers before the race, but because this race was in Miami, there were far more American sports stars than usual. At 6’10, Banchero stands out in a crowd and for the Sky Sports broadcast, that meant he had to be somebody and they should probably talk to him.

Banchero is a lock to be a top-three NBA draft pick in June, but not everyone knows his name yet. Case in point: F1 announcer Martin Brundle thought he was ...

Instead, Banchero feels destined to be an NBA star. Case in point: F1 announcer Martin Brundle thought he was talking to a different star athlete when he interviewed Banchero at the 2022 Miami Grand Prix. Paolo Banchero is already considered a household name to some sports fans.

The former race car driver-turned-broadcaster was in the middle of his coverage of Sunday's Grand Prix down in Miami for Sky Sports ... where he was flagging ...

Twitter Tweet Unavailable This interview didn't go so great either, though ... but made for good TV. After a few seconds, MB realizes Paolo isn't Pat ... and sorta apologizes as Paolo goes on his way. Twitter Tweet Unavailable Twitter Tweet Unavailable

The Miami Grand Prix brought out A-list stars from across the sports and entertainment world, which led to at least one confusing on-camera interview.

Brundle apologized for the miscue, and the pair parted ways with a handshake. After realizing the error of his ways, Brundle quickly cut the conversation short and walked away, letting out a bemused “whatever” as he reversed course. Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix was about as star-studded an event as you’ll find, with celebrities from across the sports and entertainment world out in full force.

Paolo Banchero may have led the Duke Blue Devils' men's basketball team to the Final Four and could be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft, ...

F1 racing is becoming more popular in the United States in large part because of the Netflix show Formula 1: Drive to Survive, which means more athletes from other sports will surely jump at the opportunity to see a race in person. But, as we saw Sunday, it might take some members of the F1 world additional time to learn who the American sports stars are as well. That is especially true with the start of the race in Miami and the future ones in Las Vegas.

MARTIN BRUNDLE began trending on social media for his grid-walk interview with Paolo Banchero after initially mistaking him for Patrick Mahomes.

Banchero clearly saw the funny side as he tweeted: "I'm just vibing right now man." Brundle's grid walk is usually a place for the Sky Sports pundit to grab some time with the drivers and team bosses. However, Brundle quickly realised that it wasn't Mahomes he was speaking too.

Live television is difficult enough to pull off. Put a fish out of water in the form of a former Formula 1 driver trying to identify American sports stars ...

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The potential No. 1 pick was awkwardly confused for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in an interview at the Miami Grand Prix.

But, with the nature of live TV, mistakes are bound to happen. Banchero and Mahomes each had a laugh about it afterward on social media. The event brought out a star-studded crowd with the likes of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tom Brady and David Beckham among others on hand.