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Martin Brundle believes Lewis Hamilton has made peace with a reality at Ferrari which may have been difficult for the British driver to grapple with.
Martin Brundle believes Lewis Hamilton has accepted the fact that he needs to “make the best” of his Ferrari, despite it not being a race-winning car. The former F1 driver noted Hamilton’s impressive performance at Monza, where he finished sixth after starting further back in the pack. Brundle highlighted Hamilton’s “mindset adjustment” that allowed him to find peace with the SF-25 and praised Charles Leclerc’s competitiveness.
Brundle likened Hamilton’s performance at Monza to his past successes, even though he faced challenges during the race. Hamilton’s improved performance came after a difficult spell and a grid penalty before the Dutch Grand Prix. Despite these setbacks, Hamilton delivered a strong performance in front of the Tifosi.
Brundle observed that Hamilton seemed more comfortable in his car and had adjusted his mindset to focus on making the best of his current situation. He also noted Hamilton’s increasing comfort with his fast new teammate, Charles Leclerc, who has consistently outperformed him this season. Overall, Brundle mentioned that it was nice to see Hamilton looking happier on and off the track.
