Brundle doubles down on Hamilton-Leclerc clash verdict after Rosberg debate

After the conclusion of the Italian Grand Prix, the former Formula 1 driver debated the incident with 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg. The German said that the Turn 1 incident after the start of the race was clearly Leclerc's fault.

In his column for Sky Sports, Brundle addressed the situation once again and stood by his initial thoughts.

He wrote: "Into the first chicane Hamilton released the brakes and rolled up the inside of Leclerc, forcing him wide and meaning a tight entry into the immediate Turn 2.

He continued: "There are necessarily comprehensive rules of engagement in general combat, and chicanes are often treated as one corner in that respect, but the whole scenario is seen through a different lens with the inevitable close contact on the opening lap. After all, we enjoy starting them as a tight pack."

The stewards did not penalize Leclerc for the incident. "Whatever the rules, if you're on the outside of Turn 2 in Monza at any point, you're highly likely to be run out of road and end up high on the exit kerb or in the gravel. We've all been there," Brundle concluded.

The seven-time world champion had a clear verdict after the Monza incident. He told GPblog, among others: "Look, you know, I don't race dirty. I've always raced clean and fairly and always left space. And so I don't think they should be worried about me. I mean, I've come into the team and tried to be respectful of space and definitely not put the team in jeopardy.