F1 News: Martin Brundle Disappointed With Lewis Hamilton Amid Max Verstappen Drama

Martin Brundle received Mercedes' opinions on Max Verstappen's ten-in-a-row record victory with surprise and disappointment.

The Lewis Hamilton- Max Verstappen saga that unfolded during the Italian Grand Prix has received criticism from former Formula 1 driver and F1 pundit Martin Brundle, leaving him disappointed by comments that came from the Mercedes paddock.

Last weekend, Hamilton expressed his opinion about Verstappen that he hasn't been paired against potent teammates who would give him a tough fight, as opposed to the strong teammates he got to compete with during his era of domination. 

In addition, Hamilton also added that Verstappen's success has been blown up way out of proportion than his own. Toto Wolff wasn't too far behind when he was asked his thoughts on Verstappen's record ten-in-a-row win at Monza. Wolff brushed the Red Bull driver's victory away by saying it was meant for Wikipedia. 

Brundle has expressed disappointment in the way Mercedes has handled Verstappen's latest achievement, which in his books, must be lauded globally. In his latest Sky F1 column, he wrote:

“For Max Verstappen to win 10 consecutive races, along with Red Bull taking all 15 races so far this season, it’s truly something to behold.

"What an achievement to faultlessly keep up that level of performance and reliability on many different track layouts and in varying weather conditions, up against mighty opposition. Congratulations to each and every one of them.

"If a tennis player or football or rugby team for example was so utterly complete and dominant, they would rightly be globally lauded at the highest level. As should this pairing be.

"Sport can and should be tribal, but you must surely also appreciate a level of excellence in others.

"So I was a little surprised and disappointed that Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff played down this achievement over the weekend because they rightly received their due reverence and appreciation during their years of total domination from 2014 to 2020."

Brundle however did not just blow a one-sided trumpet. Hinting at Red Bull's wrongdoings like the breach in the cost cap limit, he expressed that such actions have compromised Red Bull's reputation in a few areas. He wrote:

“At the same time Max and Red Bull will no doubt reflect on a few past actions and words which have diluted their current appreciation levels in some quarters.

"But it's all to be expected when you put so many intensely competitive people into the same space.”