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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff revealed he still ponders over Lewis Hamilton’s lost Formula 1 title to Max Verstappen in the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix “every week.”
“Hamilton and Verstappen engaged in a dramatic battle for the championship in the final race of the 2021 season, with Verstappen ultimately clinching his first Drivers’ title after a controversial last-lap pass. The Safety Car intervention and handling of lapped cars by Race Director Michael Masi sparked debate and criticism. Despite the FIA’s report affirming the race results, many, including Mercedes’ Toto Wolff, felt the outcome was unfair. The aftermath led to changes in radio communication rules between teams and the race director to prevent similar incidents in the future. Wolff’s frustration over the events in Abu Dhabi lingered, but he praised Hamilton’s resilience and highlighted the need for better decision-making processes in Formula 1.”
