Brundle found Hamilton radio message in Spain ‘alarming’

Martin Brundle thinks the team radio message from Lewis Hamilton urging Mercedes to retire his car in Barcelona reflected his lack of enjoyment this season.

The Spanish Grand Prix was only a few laps old when Hamilton, after an early collision with Kevin Magnussen, got on the radio to say “I would save the engine if I was you guys – I’m sorry”.

The seven-time former World Champion appeared less at fault than Magnussen, who in turn was cleared by the stewards, when they clashed at Turn 4 on the opening lap and after each driver made a pit-stop due to a puncture, they were running well behind the rest of the field.

But Hamilton made up ground brilliantly and would have finished as high as fourth but for having to ‘lift and coast’ towards the end of the race due to a DNF risk, which allowed Carlos Sainz to pass him.

Yesterday was another day that reminded me just how much I love this sport. Going from your emotions hitting the floor to ending on a high is such a thrill. All of our hard work as a team is starting to pay off. Together we are making progress! Can’t wait for this weekend. pic.twitter.com/fsNLeocoap

— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) May 23, 2022

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Brundle, along with the vast majority of spectators, was highly impressed – but also concerned by what he had heard from the 37-year-old Briton at the point when he thought