Lewis Hamilton felt the worst heartbreak imaginable to a Formula 1 driver in Abu Dhabi last year, seeing his record breaking eighth title snatched away from him on the last lap of the last race by Max Verstappen. The circumstances in which Verstappen claimed his maiden title were controversial to say the least, as race
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Lewis Hamilton experienced the heartbreak of all heartbreaks last season, being overtaken on the final lap at the Yas Marina circuit by Max Verstappen, handing the Dutchman his first world title at the expense on Hamilton’s record breaking eighth. The result came in highly controversial circumstances, with the race director Michael Masi’s decision-making being called
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With just four races remaining this season and a young driver requirement to complete, McLaren have announced that IndyCar drivers Alex Palou and Pato O’Ward will each take part in an FP1 session before the end of the season. Palou is set to replace Daniel Ricciardo at next weekend’s United States Grand Prix, whereas O’Ward will sit
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Mercedes are rapidly running out of races to win a Grand Prix this season, with just six events left this year. The Silver Arrows are desperate to continue their streak of having won at least one race every year since 2012; however, with the strength of Red Bull this appears worryingly unlikely. The German team
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New FIA President Mohammed ben Sulayem has said he has “inherited a lot” since taking charge of the FIA, which he did the week after the 2021 Formula 1 season finale. Already, Ben Sulayem has had to deal with the controversial season finale inquiry, what to do with Michael Masi, Lewis Hamilton’s absence from the
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FIA President Mohammed ben Sulayem has provided an update on former race director Michael Masi, reiterating that the motorsport governing body still has plans for the Australian. Masi was removed as race director following the highly controversial events of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, when he reneged on an earlier call to allow a
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After the FIA’s report into the controversial closing stages of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was released on 19 March, it is safe to say that fans of Sir Lewis Hamilton are still thoroughly dissatisfied. The FIA pointed to a “misunderstanding” of Safety Car protocol by now former race director Michael Masi as to
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The FIA have pinpointed the pressure from teams via radio communication and the convoluted nature of the regulations as possible reasons for the contentious end to the 2021 world championship. Max Verstappen defeated Sir Lewis Hamilton on the very last lap of the race after now former race director Michael Masi had allowed a limited
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Sir Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that he will be fined for his non-appearance at the FIA prize-giving gala in December, but has pledged to put the money towards a good cause. Hamilton was cruelly denied his eighth world championship in December’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix when a controversial Safety Car restart by former race director
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Reigning world champion Max Verstappen believes that a full report into the controversial ending of the 2021 championship will not be needed, but acknowledges that analysing mistakes is important to move forward. Verstappen clinched his first-ever championship at last year’s season finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after former race director Michael Masi reneged
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