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Martin Brundle launched a passionate response to the drivers who criticised his views on the hot conditions at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Former racer and Sky Sports pundit, Martin Brundle, defended the challenging conditions in Formula 1 after drivers suffered in the heat during the F1 United Grand Prix in Qatar. Brundle supported Lewis Hamilton’s opinion that F1 should not become “too soft.” He emphasized that other racing disciplines such as NASCAR and GT also face extreme temperatures and that the conditions will be improved for next year. Brundle acknowledged that the drivers struggled in the race but stated that passing out in the car is highly unlikely and that they can pull into the pits if necessary. Jenson Button agreed that the physical demands of the sport are part of its nature and that the limitations are a result of the drivers’ fitness. The Qatar race presented challenges due to high temperatures, humidity, the demanding track, and restrictions on tire usage.
Source: Crash
