Jimmy Fallon Annoys Formula 1 Fans With 'Cringeworthy' Pre-Race Interview

Jimmy Fallon is a bit polarizing in 2026.

The NBC late-night show host is loved by some and mocked by others. Some find Fallon's humor and interview tactics over-the-top and insincere. Others, meanwhile, seem to love it.

Fallon's personality shined on Sunday...but perhaps not in a good way.

The NBC late-night host was interviewed by the legendary Sky Sports host, Martin Brundle, prior to the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday. Fallon, 51, was so excited he started chewing the microphone. Seriously.

Formula 1 fans were quick to take to social media to rip Fallon for his "cringeworthy" and "painful" interview.

Fallon's pre-race interview is facing a lot of scrutiny

Formula 1 fans didn't find it funny.

"Fallon is so cringe it's painful," one wrote.

"Fallon is mentally ill. This was not a reaction of a normal human being. It's sick," another fan added.

"Fallon without a script have nothing to say. He tries to be funny all the time but he is a imbecile moron," one fan added.

"Is this meant to be funny?" one fan added.

"Imagine a night out with that guy," one fan added.

Thankfully, Fallon was not part of the broadcast for long.

A.K. Antonelli took home the win at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon, giving a huge win to Mercedes. Meanwhile, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri rounded out the top three, making the podium.

The 2026 Formula 1 season continues in three weeks with the Canadian Grand Prix.

Copyright The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved

This story was originally published May 3, 2026 at 1:33 PM.