Tennis star Venus Williams, right, and United States Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton are sprayed with champagne.

Former Formula One driver Martin Brundle had an embarrassing moment on the track at the United States Grand Prix.

Now a commentator for Sky Sports, Brundle was snubbed by tennis star Venus Williams when he tried for a quick interview on the grid ahead of the race in Austin, Texas on Monday morning (NZ Time).

Brundle had been chatting with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, then tried to get a word with Williams, who wasn't keen on talking and then started ignoring Brundle, who had to retreat without any luck.

GETTY IMAGES Lewis Hamilton celebrates his US Grand Prix win with his team and others including tennis superstar Venus Williams, skier Lindsay Vonn and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.

"That was a firm no, wasn't it," was Brundle's response.

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Williams was, however, more accommodating towards photographers as she posed with Hamilton, his teammate Nico Rosberg and other celebrities after the Briton had won the Grand Prix.

GETTY IMAGES Lewis Hamilton celebrates his US Grand Prix win with his team and others including tennis superstar Venus Williams, skier Lindsay Vonn and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.

Prior to the failed interview attempt, Brundle had been mocked by Ramsay, who had a dig at Brundle's height once he said he was going to try and speak to Williams.

"You'll need a box to stand on," Ramsay joked.

"As always," was Brundle's reply. "Thanks very much for that."

GETTY IMAGES Formula One commentator Martin Brundle was snubbed when he tried to interview Venus WIlliams at the United States Grand Prix.

Williams has since come under fire on Twitter for being rude to Brundle.

I'm so glad the Venus Williams thing went viral though. So rude. Brundle's been rejected on the grid before as he said, but not like that. — Daniel Fawcett (@DanTheManF1) October 23, 2016