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December 12th marks two years to the day since the 2021 title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – probably the most controversial race in F1 history.
The 2021 season had its fair share of drama and suspense, and the title-decider in Abu Dhabi was no exception. Michael Masi’s handling of the Safety Car period after Nicholas Latifi’s crash became the catalyst for an ending that will forever cause division and anger among fans. This race in Abu Dhabi on December 12th marked a significant moment that changed the course of F1 and Grand Prix racing. The season itself was unique, with the cars largely being carry-overs from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While Mercedes started strong, Red Bull gained momentum and posed a real challenge to Lewis Hamilton’s bid for an eighth world title. Heading into the race, Hamilton and Max Verstappen were tied on points, but Verstappen had more wins. The race saw a controversial move by Verstappen on Hamilton, and the subsequent events led to chaos in the closing laps. Overall, the 2021 season and the Abu Dhabi race will be remembered for their unpredictable twists and turns.
