P1racenews AI automatic summary:
What we’ve already learned from the first day of the first Formula 1 title-deciding season finale in four years
“Formula 1’s first title-deciding season finale in four years started with a day of media events before the main event. Kimi Antonelli shared about receiving online abuse after falling behind Lando Norris in the Qatar Grand Prix, appreciating support from Red Bull and Max Verstappen. Antonelli denied accusations of deliberately letting Norris pass to help his title bid. He mentioned having conversations with Red Bull and Verstappen, who encouraged him to ignore the negativity. F1 youngster Franco Colapinto discussed the normalcy of online abuse in the sport, calling for more responsibility from prominent figures in curbing hateful comments. Colapinto suggested stricter consequences for those inciting hate online, similar to FIA penalties for explicit language use. McLaren admitted to using team orders as Verstappen’s threat increased, shedding light on the complexities of F1 strategies in the title fight.”
