claims has “misplaced an edge with age” because the legend begins his blockbuster tenure this week.
The seven-time F1 world champion, who turned 40 earlier this month, spent his first week as a Ferrari driver , assembly workforce personnel and testing a Scuderia automobile for the primary time across the workforce’s Fiorano circuit.
Hundreds of Ferrari followers flocked to the workforce’s HQ for a glimpse of Hamilton, as anticipation turns to the 2025 F1 season which begins on 16 March in Australia.
But Sky Sports activities F1 pundit Brundle, whereas noting that Hamilton is totally able to profitable a record-breaking eighth world championship this yr, believes the Briton has declined barely, notably after a tough qualifying file in 2024.
Hamilton’s teammate at Mercedes, George Russell, had a 19-5 superior file in qualifying.
“Let’s think about Silverstone final yr,” Brundle mentioned on Sky Sports activities Information, when requested what Hamilton can obtain this yr.
“When he had an opportunity to win the British Grand Prix, he gained it. He gained in Spa however that was just a little bit fortunate as a result of George [Russell] acquired disqualified.
“Lewis was extraordinary all by apply in Las Vegas after which fluffed it in qualifying, one thing he didn’t used to do a lot, after which was extraordinary within the race. I believe the velocity is there.
“Do I believe one of the best of Lewis Hamilton is forward or behind him? I believe it’s behind him. I believe he’s misplaced an edge with age, as you do.
“Typically he will get in scuffles that he used to emerge out the entrance of, however he doesn’t now, or he’ll make a mistake in qualifying.
“However I believe 96, 97 per cent Lewis Hamilton in a profitable automobile continues to be ok [to win the title].”
Hamilton will companion with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari this yr as a brand new period begins. The Brit will participate in a Pirelli tyre take a look at for the Italian outfit in Barcelona subsequent week, earlier than the season launch on the O2 Area in London on 18 February.
