Verstappen confirmed F1 world champion as Mercedes’ protest thrown out
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The conclusion to an extraordinary F1 season ended in dramatic and controversial circumstances after Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the last lap of the Abu Dhabi finale to win both the race and the world championship following a late safety car restart. Mercedes lodged two protests with the FIA after the race, one relating to how the restart was handled and one over an alleged overtake made by Verstappen on Hamilton while the field was behind the safety car. “ad_But following lengthy deliberations and meetings, the FIA threw both of Mercedes’ protests out. The decision not to uphold Mercedes’ protests means that the result of the Abu Dhabi GP stands and confirms Verstappen’s first world title success. Related Mercedes lodges intention to appeal FIA decision Gutted Bottas feels he also ‘lost the F1 championship because Lewis did’This is a breaking news story. More to follow…
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