Russell, in fourth, was only 12 seconds behind Verstappen when he crossed the line while Hamilton was matching the leaders for race pace before the final safety car. Brundle still feels there is work to be done for Mercedes, but Montreal was a promising sign and there is some optimism at the team heading into the British Grand Prix.
“Then in the race both Mercs were flying along almost on the leading pace,” he added. “To be realistic, if Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez had had normal qualifying and race performances, and had we not had two virtual and then one actual safety car, it would likely have been a solid fifth and sixth for the Merc boys.
“However, once again there does appear to be a good car under that shrink-wrapped bodywork, and they fancy their chances at Silverstone which is next up.”
