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Martin Brundle dismissed Lewis Hamilton’s claim that he would have ‘breezed the race’ if he started further up the grid in the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion had to start from 10th on the grid due to errors in both flying laps in Q3. Despite this setback, Hamilton managed to make his way through the order and put pressure on George Russell late in the race. Russell ultimately held on for the win, with Hamilton settling for second place. After the race, Hamilton expressed his belief that had he qualified higher, the Grand Prix would have been easier. Despite the challenges, both Hamilton and Russell put on impressive performances, with Hamilton making his way up to second place and receiving the fan-voted driver of the day award. Brundle praised both drivers’ efforts, highlighting Russell’s dominance in the race and Hamilton’s skill in navigating through tough competition.
