Concern focuses on two areas: His decision to allow only some of the lapped cars to overtake - the five between Hamilton and Verstappen - and not the others, for Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, is example the two between Verstappen and under extreme scrutiny in the aftermath third-placed Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari. of the controversial end to the 2021 world The timing of the end of the safety-car period. championship in Abu Dhabi last month. Both questions, and those over the decision The management of the sport’s rules during of the stewards to reject Mercedes’ protest the safety-car period that ultimately decided against Masi’s decisions, will be debated for the drivers’ title in Max Verstappen’s favour years to come. has focused a deeper discontent that already To Lewis Hamilton’s and Mercedes’ credit, they loitered beneath the surface of the sport. were quick to congratulate Max Verstappen F1 teams and drivers were dismayed by the after winning the Formula 1 title… a fantastic events at the end of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, example to sportsmen and women out there on after a season in which many have complained how to handle defeat. about the inconsistency of the FIA’s decision Upcoming events in January include: making. Football: Africa Cup of Nations, 9 January-6 Many felt the rules were not followed correctly February 2022, Cameroon at Yas Marina. The key concern is whether the Tennis: 2022 Australian Open tennis grand slam, race director, Michael Masi correctly followed 17-30 January 2022, Melbourne, Australia the FIA’s rules in the operation of the safety Winter X Games Aspen 2022, 21-23 January car and the restarting of the race for one final 2022, Colorado, US shootout lap. www.dartfordbusinessdirectory.co.uk
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