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Brundle on fastest lap bonus point: "proven to be a great success"

Martin Brundle has expressed his excitement over the new fastest lap bonus point feature which was introduced in Melbourne, with Valtteri Bottas claiming 26 points thanks to the new initiative. The bonus point for the fastest lap was only added a week before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and many were sceptical but it added an extra element to the race. Max Verstappen was set to claim the extra point until Bottas defied team orders to win a record 26 points. Whilst understanding the point will most likely go to the race winner, Brundle believes it has been a success, adding extra tension to the race. “This extra point has proven to be a great success in Australia, it has...
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