Martin Brundle Blasts FIA Director Rui Marques Over Delays Ahead of 2025 Hungarian GP

Veteran F1 pundit Martin Brundle has taken aim at FIA race director Rui Marques over the extended delay that plagued last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.



The start was pushed back by over an hour due to poor visibility in wet conditions at Spa-Francorchamps.



However, the skies had cleared by the time the race began, raising questions about whether the delay was truly necessary.



Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, was quick to express his frustration.



He lamented the loss of what could have been a “classic” wet weather contest.



Brundle echoed this sentiment in his remarks ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend.



Brundle’s Sarcastic Swipe



Speaking during Sky Sports’ pre-race coverage, Natalie Pinkham highlighted the unpredictable weather forecast in Hungary.



Bernie Collins elaborated on the local microclimate, warning that thunderstorms were expected Saturday and heavy rain could arrive early Sunday.



Brundle seized the moment to deliver a jab at Marques.



“I think we should delay the race already then if there might be some rain on Sunday,” he quipped, referencing Spa’s controversial delay.



Safety Versus Spectacle



While some criticized the Spa delay as overly cautious, others defended it on safety grounds.



George Russell was among those advocating for a conservative approach, citing poor visibility as a significant hazard.



“As a racer, you always want to get going,” Russell said.



“You love driving in the rain. But the fact is, when you’re doing over 200 miles an hour out of Eau Rouge, you literally cannot see anything, you may as well have a blindfold on. It isn’t racing, it’s just stupidity.”



Spa’s Tragic Legacy Looms



Safety remains a sensitive issue at Spa, particularly in light of the circuit’s tragic history.



During the Belgian GP weekend, tributes were paid to Anthoine Hubert and Dilano van ‘t Hoff, both of whom lost their lives in separate accidents at the venue.



These memories were a stark reminder of the risks involved, especially under treacherous weather conditions.



As Formula 1 returns to Budapest, the debate between maintaining safety standards and preserving the essence of racing continues to divide the paddock.
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