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A former F1 driver and steward has spoken out about the controversial title decider in 2021.
According to a former F1 driver and steward, Michael Masi was accused of “gifting” the 2021 world championship to Max Verstappen.
Masi’s controversial decision during the final race of the 2021 season led to him being removed from his position as FIA race director.
The handling of a late Safety Car situation by Masi allowed Verstappen to overtake Lewis Hamilton on the last lap, ultimately winning both the race and the championship.
Despite the controversy, former FIA driver steward Danny Sullivan stated that he never experienced bias during his time in F1 stewardship.
Sullivan emphasized that decisions in the stewards’ room are panel decisions, and he defended the system’s impartiality, citing extensive data available for analysis.
