Labour Peer Lord Peter Hain has criticised Christian Horner’s comments at last year’s British Grand Prix, indicating that he lost respect for his compatriot. Sir Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen came to blows in Silverstone last summer when they made contact at Copse corner on the opening lap of the race, resulting in a 10-second
MoreAfter 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
MoreThe 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
MoreFormer Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher testifies that the “strong spine” needed to perform the role of race director in the sport is something that Niels Wittich certainly has. Wittich has previously stated that he is an advocate for “hard, but fair” racing following the highly controversial end to the DTM season that saw Liam
MoreSir 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
MoreReigning 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
MoreFerrari’s Carlos Sainz maintains that, while it is important for the FIA to learn from the mistakes made in December, Formula 1 needs to “move on” from the controversy of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Sir Lewis Hamilton was denied his eighth world championship on the final lap of the final race of 2021 when
MoreThe Twitter campaign demanding that the FIA publicly reveal their findings of their enquiry into the controversial end to the 2021 season is stronger than ever ahead of the new season. There are now just to days to wait until new FIA President Mohammed ben Sulayem concludes his team’s investigation into the events at the
MoreFormer Formula 1 driver Anthony Davidson reckons that Sir Lewis Hamilton is ready to tear down the competition to claim his record eighth championship this year. The Briton was controversially denied the title on the very last lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2021, as a bizarre Safety Car restart by then race
MoreRed Bull team principal Christian Horner has said that Mercedes bullied Michael Masi out of his position as race director, insisting that the Australian’s decisions did not heavily impact the outcome of last year’s championship. Sir Lewis Hamilton had looked set to claim his record eighth world championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix before
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