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Croft praises Wolff/Hamilton for FIA gala snub
Planet F1 - 16 Dec 2021 16:52
Sky F1's David Croft has praised the decision from Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton not to attend the FIA prize-giving ceremony. The post Croft praises Wolff/Hamilton for FIA gala snub appeared first on PlanetF1.
Mercedes issues appeal statement
Total F1 - 16 Dec 2021 12:20
Lewis Hamilton on track in Abu Dhabi The Mercedes Formula 1 team has issued a statement following Lewis Hamilton's defeat by Max Verstappen in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Though it does not explicitly state as much, it doe...
Mercedes protests "typical" but no gloss taken off championship celebrations - Verstappen
Total F1 - 16 Dec 2021 06:00
Max Verstappen has described Mercedes' post-Abu Dhabi protests as "typical" but shrugged off suggestions any gloss was taken off his championship victory. More»
Abu Dhabi Takeaways: F1 2021 goes out with a bang!
Total F1 - 16 Dec 2021 05:50
That's the last time we say "What a race" this season, as Formula 1 wound up its 72nd season with thrill, controversy, and hard racing. In other words, it went out with a bang! Not the best of scriptwriters could have ru...
Max's mum admits Hamilton was stronger in Abu Dhabi
Planet F1 - 16 Dec 2021 01:59
Max Verstappen's mum said that Lewis Hamilton was the stronger driver in Abu Dhabi, but the "angels" intervened. The post Max's mum admits Hamilton was stronger in Abu Dhabi appeared first on PlanetF1.
Hamilton Verstappen ending "f**ked up" as former driver slates Red Bull "dirty tactics" - GPFans F1 Recap
Total F1 - 16 Dec 2021 01:30
Former F1 driver Sebastian Bourdais has launched a scathing attack on Red Bull's tactics during the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Piastri: I'm almost a Formula 1 driver now
Total F1 - 16 Dec 2021 00:40
Formula 2 champ Oscar Piastri says he is 'almost a Formula 1 driver' after beginning his new job as Alpine's reserve driver in Abu Dhabi. Piastri wrapped up the 2021 Formula 2 title at the season finale at the Yas Marina...
Todt: Max ‘very lucky' on last lap, but not the season
Total F1 - 16 Dec 2021 23:50
FIA president Jean Todt says Max Verstappen took the 2021 title in fortunate circumstances, but he deserved it based on his full season. Lewis Hamilton appeared to have a record eighth title in his grasp, that was until ...
Todt: Max 'very lucky' on last lap, but not the season
Planet F1 - 16 Dec 2021 23:45
Max Verstappen's 2021 season on a whole made him a worthy champion, says FIA president Jean Todt. The post Todt: Max ‘very lucky’ on last lap, but not the season appeared first on PlanetF1.
Red Bull to extend Verstappen contract
Total F1 - 16 Dec 2021 23:00
During all the euphoria after winning the world title, Max Verstappen said on the radio that he wanted to stay with Red Bull for a long time. At the press conference before the FIA gala the Dutchman repeated this wish. M...
Max sees no reason why Hamilton should quit F1
Total F1 - 16 Dec 2021 22:50
Max Verstappen does not expect his 2021 title rival Lewis Hamilton to walk away from Formula 1 in the wake of the Abu Dhabi controversy. Following the controversial conclusion to the title battle in Abu Dhabi, question m...
Max sees no reason why Hamilton should quit F1
Planet F1 - 16 Dec 2021 22:41
Max Verstappen does not expect his 2021 title rival Lewis Hamilton to walk away from Formula 1. The post Max sees no reason why Hamilton should quit F1 appeared first on PlanetF1.
Max Verstappen says Lewis Hamilton 'has every reason' to return to F1 next year
Total F1 - 16 Dec 2021 22:40
Max Verstappen says Lewis Hamilton has every reason to return to Formula 1 next year despite his unhappiness over the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. More»
FIA 'maybe too permissive' of teams criticising officials - Todt | 2021 F1 season
F1 Fanatic - 16 Dec 2021 22:16
Outgoing FIA president Jean Todt suggested the FIA has been too lenient of F1 teams and drivers being publicly critical of race officials.
Crofty mourns: 'Season has a sour aftertaste'
Total F1 - 16 Dec 2021 22:10
Nobody will take the worldtitle away from Max Verstappen, after Mercedes decided not to appeal. Especially in the UK there is still a bitter aftertaste about the way Verstappen took the title while Lewis Hamilton missed ...
Isola explains McLaren's LED wheel covers
Total F1 - 16 Dec 2021 22:10
Pirelli F1 boss Mario Isola revealed that the LED wheel cover lights tested by McLaren in Abu Dhabi can be used for many purposes. As part of Formula 1's switch to 18-inch tyres from 2022, wheel covers will also return, ...
Isola explains McLaren's LED wheel covers
Planet F1 - 16 Dec 2021 22:00
McLaren sported LED lights in their wheel covers for one lap of 18-inch tyre testing in Abu Dhabi, which can have several future purposes. The post Isola explains McLaren's LED wheel covers appeared first on PlanetF1.
LIVE: Follow the FIA Prize-Giving Gala as it happens
Total F1 - 16 Dec 2021 21:50
Article To news overview Max Verstappen will officially be crowned F1 World Champion at the FIA Prize-Giving Gala in Paris on Thursday night. Verstappen will lift the F1 Drivers' trophy - and keep the title - after Merce...
The year of Verstappen: these are all his awards!
Total F1 - 16 Dec 2021 21:30
Max Verstappen will receive the ultimate cup on Thursday night in Paris. During the FIA gala he will receive the award for his first world title. Undoubtedly this cup will fit nicely with all those other trophies from 20...
Verstappen reacts to talk that Hamilton could quit F1
Total F1 - 16 Dec 2021 21:20
Article To news overview © Red Bull Content Pool / Getty Images Max Verstappen says there is "no reason" for Lewis Hamilton to quit F1, after the possibility was brought up in the wake of his title defeat. Mercedes boss...
Todt: Verstappen ‘really lucky' on last lap, but not elsewhere
Total F1 - 16 Dec 2021 21:20
FIA President Jean Todt says Max Verstappen was "really lucky" in Abu Dhabi but pointed to other races where the new World Champion was struck by misfortune. Verstappen passed rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the...
Todt: Mercedes deserved "more reward" for 2021 season
Auto Sport - 16 Dec 2021 21:14
In the wake of the Hamilton's defeat to Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi, the result of the FIA's safety car restart call which allowed Verstappen to make a final lap pass in their winner-takes-all showdown for the drivers' c...