Brundle Questions Hamilton's Claims After Vegas Finish

Martin Brundle has challenged Lewis Hamilton's assertion that a better starting position could have easily secured him victory at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Hamilton, who advanced from 10th to finish in second place, faced off against teammate George Russell, who led the race from pole position and ultimately won by a comfortable seven-second margin. While Hamilton's recovery drive earned him accolades, including being voted Driver of the Day, Brundle pointed out that Russell demonstrated superior pace throughout the event.

Brundle acknowledged Hamilton's impressive performance but noted that his qualifying errors impacted his chances for a win. He emphasized that Russell's dominant drive more than justifies his emerging role as a future leader for Mercedes, especially as Hamilton transitions to Ferrari. The strong showing from Mercedes during the race was somewhat unexpected, primarily attributed to the car's performance in the cooler conditions of Las Vegas.