[hardtobeat]

The FIA and race director have made a rod for their own backs and the future of the sport. To tell teams one thing then to change their mind 2 safety car laps later and then not to fully implement the change of mind just looks and sounds like race fixing for the benefit of one party plus tv and sponsors

[Hunnington Baggie]

On a different note, there are talks of F1 going to South Africa in 2023. Finally making it a true World Series with a race on every habitable continent.

I’d imagine it’s back to the Kyalami circuit, but anyone heard anything about where they might be going?

[boinging_along]

What is the end game for them?

Getting Masi replaced and a payment from CAS.

[liverbaggie]

What about a 10 lap race between both drivers only?

[skyclad99]

What about a 10 lap race between both drivers only?

Again the FIA would have to admit fault and that is never going to happen.

I was surprised to see the number of folk supporting Masi and the decision. Ecclestone was really on his side, likewise David Croft. You will never convince me that was fair though.

Perhaps we should sort it with Rock, Paper, Scissors......best of 3.

[liverbaggie]

Well, the authorities might not admit to
 anything
That does not stop MB lawyers attempting to prove wrong doing or breaches etc does it?

[phbaggies]

Well, the authorities might not admit to
 anything
That does not stop MB lawyers attempting to prove wrong doing or breaches etc does it?

I dont think MB will pursue it now, it would just look like sour grapes, also would Hamilton want it now the moment has gone?, I think they will just lick their wounds and look to next season

[baggie53]

So you find this amusing? Why? I assume you don't like Hamilton?

Can't stand him

[albion59]

Can't stand him

That's fair enough,  but he is a 7 time (should be eight) World champion, so imo he deserves, as earned some respect.

[KYA]

Hamilton as no problem with the old colonial practice of handing out knighthoods then as he is knighted today now you would have backed him to turn it down given his views on our past.

[gerry m]

Hamilton as no problem with the old colonial practice of handing out knighthoods then as he is knighted today now you would have backed him to turn it down given his views on our past.

Don't think his massive ego would have allowed him to do that.

[leeiswba]

What’s a lot of people’s problem with Hamilton? British and at the top of his sport and has been for years?

See some mentioning the tax issue but he’s in the top 5000 highest tax payers in the country

[AlbionFan]

What’s a lot of people’s problem with Hamilton? British and at the top of his sport and has been for years?

See some mentioning the tax issue but he’s in the top 5000 highest tax payers in the country

Arise Sir Lewis! 👏👏👏

[BaggieBirdRus]

What’s a lot of people’s problem with Hamilton? British and at the top of his sport and has been for years?

See some mentioning the tax issue but he’s in the top 5000 highest tax payers in the country

I think we know the real reason but won’t say more than that…

[johnny Cash]

I think we know the real reason but won’t say more than that…

It’s ridiculous to insinuate there is only reason he can be disliked.

I wanted Hamilton to win on Sunday, but I don’t care for the guy much. The climate change hypocrisy, Hamilton brand, tax avoidance and high horse vegan stuff are amongst the reasons I’ve never warmed to him.

Nothing to do with race.

[KYA]

It’s ridiculous to insinuate there is only reason he can be disliked.

I wanted Hamilton to win on Sunday, but I don’t care for the guy much. The climate change hypocrisy, Hamilton brand, tax avoidance and high horse vegan stuff are amongst the reasons I’ve never warmed to him.

Nothing to do with race.

Out of order to be honest and juvenile to suggest such a thing.

[AlbionFan]

Being a 7 times World Champion comes with many benefits, celebrity, fame, fortune, privileges, luxury et al, that some can only dream of and not really comprehend.

But, those material rewards come at a personal high costs, e.g. privacy, under the microscope 24/7, hounded by MSM, family time, work life balance, physical pressures, mental pressures, emotional pressures, public property, constant criticism and many, many more personal costs.

Some will argue, and rightly so, that he chose that life, but that doesn’t make him less vulnerable and susceptible than the rest of us and no less of a human being with all the failings that go with our species.

I don’t agree with many of Lewis’s political and social views, but I don’t let that detract from the sporting talent he is and his phenomenal achievements. He is Marmite in the arena of political and personal “taste buds”

However, I consider that “Tolerance”, is a word that appears redundant in today’s society. But we all have a right to free speech

[skyclad99]

Interesting to see that the FIA are to release a statement regarding the 'misunderstanding' over the safety car and that they are going to have an enquiry over it. Also, Mercedes have until today to lodge a formal appeal over the issue, but Lewis has asked MB to drop the appeal as he does not want to win the title through the Court process.

 https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/motorsports/hamilton-intervenes-to-stop-mercedes-appeal-%e2%80%93-report/ar-AARRPEX?ocid=ACERDHP17

My respect for Lewis is growing.

[AlbionFan]

Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes withdraw appeal against Abu Dhabi GP decision which saw Verstappen win title

The right thing to do, well done Lewis and Mercedes 👍

[sean wba]

F1 2021 Stats:

Wins: Verstappen - 10, Hamilton - 8

Pole Positions: Verstappen - 10, Hamilton - 5

Fastest Laps: Verstappen - 6, Hamilton - 6

Podiums: Verstappen - 18, Hamilton - 17

Laps Lead: Verstappen - 652, Hamilton - 297

The stats don’t lie, the best driver this season won and is the deserved F1 World Champion..

It was verstappen season

[liverbaggie]

He's a bumper car driver!

[johnny Cash]

F1 2021 Stats:

Wins: Verstappen - 10, Hamilton - 8

Pole Positions: Verstappen - 10, Hamilton - 5

Fastest Laps: Verstappen - 6, Hamilton - 6

Podiums: Verstappen - 18, Hamilton - 17

Laps Lead: Verstappen - 652, Hamilton - 297

The stats don’t lie, the best driver this season won and is the deserved F1 World Champion..

It was verstappen season

The stats don’t give the full picture. Those stats would have been virtually the same (other than wins being 9/9)  had Hamilton won. 

I think most people accept in sport that you may have better stats but not win. What they don’t expect is the game to be fundamentally unfair.

[skyclad99]

F1 2021 Stats:

Wins: Verstappen - 10, Hamilton - 8

Pole Positions: Verstappen - 10, Hamilton - 5

Fastest Laps: Verstappen - 6, Hamilton - 6

Podiums: Verstappen - 18, Hamilton - 17

Laps Lead: Verstappen - 652, Hamilton - 297

The stats don’t lie, the best driver this season won and is the deserved F1 World Champion..

It was verstappen season

Yet going into the last race, both had the same number of points which shows that Hamilton had consistency. You can make stats say anything you want, a bit like the discussions on here about having more possession, shots on target etc, they count for nothing really.

It would be nice to say that Verstappen won 'fair and square', but we can't can we? Even the FIA acknowledge the comedy call from Masi and how it affected the result.

Its done and most of us know who the real winner was.

[AlbionFan]

Lewis Hamilton wins the FIA Personality of the Year Award

[baggie53]

Lewis Hamilton wins the FIA Personality of the Year Award

Where did he get the personality from?