A Sky Sports camera operator went viral during a Formula One broadcast from Miami after focusing on a glamorous spectator instead of the presenters, with the clip reportedly clocking over two million views. Multiple outlets report that the cameraman panned to a woman in the crowd rather than keeping the shot on hosts Jenson Button, Simon Lazenby, and Naomi Schiff. According to multiple outlets, the viral footage showed the cameraman focusing on the model before eventually returning to the broadcast presenters.
8 million Instagram followers. Knöll reportedly reposted the viral clip on her Instagram Story and noted that this marked her fifth time attending a Grand Prix event. Her earlier fame from the World Cup likely contributed to the clip's rapid spread.
Knöll had gained notoriety during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where she was dubbed the 'sexiest fan in Russia' by media and supporters. She made headlines for wearing daring red-and-white checkered outfits that defied Qatar's strict modesty laws, which prohibit showing shoulders, knees, belly, and neck. In an interview with Metro, Knöll voiced her surprise at the dress code restrictions, stating she was shocked by the rules.
She also asserted that she is unconcerned with other people's opinions and claimed that her entire career trajectory shifted after her World Cup experiences. Amid the viral clip, a separate moment captured a McLaren mechanic turning his head and looking at Knöll with a wide-eyed expression, as noted by multiple reports. An X user praised the camerawork as deserving of an Academy Award.
The clip gained traction across platforms, with many users sharing and commenting. It remains uncertain whether Sky Sports or the camera operator faced any internal repercussions, if Formula One or Miami Grand Prix organizers issued an official statement, or what the presenters thought of the incident, as their immediate reactions were not shown in the viral footage. The broadcast itself had been subject to schedule changes, reportedly beginning three hours earlier than planned due to forecasts of heavy rainstorms.