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FIA president Sulayem eyes changes to stop Abu Dhabi F1 controversy repeat

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1236 views )

Sulayem's arrival at the helm of the FIA comes just days after F1 has found its image tarnished in the wake of the safety car restart that decided the world championship... read more »

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Sulayem: "No forgiveness" for Hamilton if he breached F1's FIA gala rules

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1303 views )

In the wake of the controversy over the safety car restart at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that has left Hamilton disillusioned with the sport, he and his team boss Toto Wolff... read more »

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FIA perhaps too lenient with F1 team criticisms, says Todt

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1134 views )

Amid an increased scrutiny over the governing body's actions in the wake of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix safety car controversy, the FIA has found itself having to defend its... read more »

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Wolff has "no interest" in talking to Masi after Abu Dhabi F1 controversy

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Wolff remains angry about Masi's handling of the safety car restart in the closing stages of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which opened the door for Max Verstappen to grab the... read more »

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Verstappen chatted with Wolff over dinner before Saudi

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 688 views )

In amongst all the fall-out and controversy, there still appears to be signs of a cordial relationship between Mercedes and Red Bull. read more »

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"No one will remember" my strongest F1 race of 2021 - Sainz

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 875 views )

Carlos Sainz has quipped that "no one will remember" his podium finish at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to the controversy surrounding the Formula 1... read more »

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FIA announce investigation into Abu Dhabi controversy

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 746 views )

An investigation into the controversy in the closing stages of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has been announced by the FIA. read more »

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FIA launches probe into F1 Abu Dhabi safety car controversy

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1240 views )

The decision by F1 race director Michael Masi to only allow select backmarkers to unlap themselves behind the safety car, and restart the race one lap before the sporting... read more »

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Max Verstappen on Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi controversy and what happens next

over 4 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 767 views )

Max Verstappen says that he and Lewis Hamilton "sometimes hated each other" this year but that the mutual respect between them remains high. read more »

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Why Verstappen was the victim of the Abu Dhabi controversy

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 912 views )

Max Verstappen may have clinched his maiden F1 world title on Sunday in Abu Dhabi, but on the Stewards' Room Podcast, the GPFans team explained why the Dutchman was the... read more »

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The blameless victim caught up in F1 finale controversy

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 806 views )

Amid all the fallout in the wake of the controversial ending to the 2021 Formula 1 season, spare a thought for poor Nicholas Latifi.  read more »

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Seidl defends F1 race director Masi after Abu Dhabi GP controversy

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1094 views )

Masi has faced a barrage of criticism for the way the race was restarted after the late safety car for a one-lap sprint to the flag, which saw Max Verstappen overtake Lewis... read more »

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Verstappen deserved the title - but fans didn't deserve the conclusion

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1057 views )

1,297 racing laps this year (1,356 if you want to include the Sprint Races), and the championship was decided on the final lap of what has been an unforgettable season of... read more »

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POLL - Should Mercedes appeal Hamilton championship defeat

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 835 views )

The 2021 F1 world championship ended in controversy as Max Verstappen became champion for the first time. read more »

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How Verstappen and Red Bull snatched F1 title glory in Abu Dhabi

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 788 views )

It was a fitting end to a season that has offered controversy on and off track, as well as an all-time classic battle between Verstappen and Hamilton that went to the very... read more »

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Video: The Controversy Behind Verstappens' Formula 1 Title Win - Explained

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1476 views )

Was Hamilton robbed by last-minute rule changes? Or is Verstappen the worthy Champion of the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship? In both the season and the race itself, the... read more »

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Red Bull: F1 needs rules rethink after Abu Dhabi GP controversy

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 776 views )

While the Milton Keynes-based team saw Max Verstappen clinch his maiden drivers' title on Sunday, it has expressed some unease about the way events have been handled... read more »

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Verstappen's F1 crown "more valuable" for beating in-form Hamilton

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 971 views )

Verstappen benefited from a late safety car restart to overtake Hamilton for a victory that secured him the crown in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.And although the race... read more »

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How F1 could have avoided Hamilton Verstappen last lap controversy

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 838 views )

Former F1 driver turned pundit Karun Chandhok has put forward his suggestions as to how the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix could have retained an "exciting finish" while being... read more »

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FIA's "strange" safety car call "something to look at" - Sainz

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 896 views )

Carlos Sainz has called on the FIA to look at the procedures that allowed the end of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to end in controversy. read more »

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PF1 Verdict: Abu Dhabi controversy and that final lap

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 848 views )

FIA race director Michael Masi, and not the drivers, courted controversy at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. read more »

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Verstappen's astonishing achievements - Stats and facts of a champion

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 940 views )

Max Verstappen clinched his maiden F1 world championship in dramatic style with a last-lap lunge on Lewis Hamilton in a race shrouded in controversy. read more »

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Autosport Podcast: F1 Abu Dhabi GP review

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 950 views )

It proved a fitting end to a thrilling F1 season not short of controversy as the decision to restart the race with one lap to go sparked anger from Mercedes, who lodged two... read more »

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FIA race director Masi has "too much on his plate" and "needs support" - Brundle

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 817 views )

Martin Brundle has called for Michael Masi to be given "support" by the FIA after finding himself embroiled in controversy at the final round of the 2021 F1 world... read more »

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How Max Verstappen won the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

over 4 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 781 views )

In a season full of drama and controversy, it almost feels fitting the Championship title was decided on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »