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Martin Brundle believes Lewis Hamilton must be at his best to defeat his younger rivals.
Former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has cautioned Lewis Hamilton that he must bring his “A-game” to compete against his younger, “fearless” rivals. Mercedes displayed its strongest performance of the season at the Canadian Grand Prix, with George Russell securing a pole position while Hamilton had to settle for seventh on the grid. Despite briefly leading, Hamilton was overtaken by Russell in the race and finished fourth, as the younger driver had the pace to challenge for victory but an error cost him. Brundle noted Mercedes’ speed on dry tires and Hamilton’s frustration, highlighting the increasing challenge from the next generation of drivers like Russell, Piastri, Norris, Leclerc, and Verstappen. As the competition intensifies, Hamilton must strive for his best performance to stay ahead of his young, skilled opponents in Formula 1.
