Martin Brundle Contemplates the Essence of Racing: Was Lewis Hamilton’s Penalty Too ‘Harsh’?

Despite finishing fourth on the road, Hamilton was handed a five-second time penalty for causing the collision, which pushed him back to seventh place in the final classification.

Brundle, who was providing live commentary for Sky Sports F1, expressed his surprise and disagreement with the stewards’ decision during the race. After analyzing the incident again, he reiterated his stance, stating that the penalty was harsh given the nature of the incident.