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Lewis Hamilton is considered by many to be the greatest F1 driver of all time.
Many regard Lewis Hamilton as the greatest F1 driver in history. Despite his numerous championship titles, the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix left a shadow over his legacy.
There is ongoing debate over whether Hamilton should have been the eight-time world champion, with some staunch supporters championing his cause.
Hamilton, now at Ferrari, once enjoyed dominance at Mercedes, winning six drivers’ championships and contributing to eight consecutive constructors’ championships between 2014 and 2020.
The Abu Dhabi 2021 race ended dramatically, with the contentious decision by the FIA favoring Max Verstappen over Hamilton, causing widespread controversy.
The aftermath of the race still lingers, with Toto Wolff expressing that the moment is not forgotten by both him and Hamilton.
The Mercedes team principal acknowledged that the wrong call was made by the race officials, leading to what many believe was a flawed championship result.
