Michael Masi's position as race director is already under threat, and previously ignored radio exchanges from the Abu Dhabi GP have seemingly made his position worse.
Masi's future as a race director is far from guaranteed, and Brundle is concerned that the Australian may be the one to lose his job.
The 2021 Formula One season was exciting, but it concluded in controversy, with Verstappen edging out Hamilton in a dramatic final lap fight.
There has been plenty of speculation that Mercedes want Michael Masi gone from his position as FIA Formula 1 race director.
Masi has been criticized for his handling of the Safety Car restart at the end of the race, a decision that proved crucial in determining the champion.
The future of Michael Masi as Formula 1's race director has been under the scanner ever since the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The formal investigation phase of the investigation began on Monday, with the inquiry team aiming to question everyone involved.
FIA Formula One race director Michael Masi is still feeling the heat due to the way he handled the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP's final few laps.
Hamilton has not yet spoken in public about the circumstances in which he lost an eighth world championship.