Mercedes have put the car from Lewis Hamilton’s controversial 2021 championship defeat on display in the lobby at their factory.
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix articles archive
Hamilton would be an eight-time champion if Whiting was still alive – Steiner
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton would be an eight-time champion if Whiting was still alive – Steiner • Camara succeeds Antonelli as FREC champion • Wurz to Trident
Verdict on error in GT race suggests Mercedes would have lost 2021 Abu Dhabi GP appeal
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA International Court of Appeal’s verdict on an error in a GT race suggests Mercedes could not have overturned Lewis Hamilton’s controversial 2021 title defeat.
Ferrari chairman wants “more clarity” in FIA’s application of F1 rules
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari chairman John Elkann says the FIA needs to apply Formula 1’s rules with greater clarity following the controversies seen in recent seasons.
I spoke up for Hamilton because he speaks up for others says fan behind Abu Dhabi petition
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onThe creator of a petition to overturn the result of the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which has exceeded 100,000 signatures, admits she’d forgotten about it.
FIA appoints F1’s Nielsen to sporting director role created after Abu Dhabi row
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has completed the restructuring of its Formula 1 governance team which began following the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Abu Dhabi’s legacy one year on: How the controversial 2021 finale changed F1
2022 F1 season
Posted onOne year on from the deeply controversial conclusion to the 2021 world championship, how has the fall-out changed Formula 1?
F1 must be able to correct consequences of mistakes in race management – Seidl
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 must accept the possibility mistakes can happen in the running of races and be prepared to correct them, McLaren’s team’s principal Andreas Seidl has said.
No decision yet over outcome of Abu Dhabi restart investigation – FIA
2021 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA have confirmed their internal investigation into the final laps of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is still ongoing.
How RaceFans readers saw the 2021 F1 season: The year in polls
2021 F1 season review
Posted onShould F1 have awarded points at Spa? Did race control ruin the season finale? RaceFans readers gave their verdicts on the season’s biggest talking points.
The problems of perception the FIA must address after the Abu Dhabi row
RacingLines
Posted onThe controversial end to the Formula 1 title fight in Abu Dhabi shows its rules need clearing up – and it’s time to stop team bosses nagging the race director.
Latifi condemns “extreme” social media abuse and death threats over Abu Dhabi GP crash
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onNicholas Latifi has spoken out against the abuse he has received on social media, including death threats, over his role in the controversial restart which decided the outcome of the world championship in Abu Dhabi.
Verstappen’s title-winning last-lap pass on Hamilton was “very painful” due to cramp
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen revealed he was in agony as he performed the last-lap pass on Lewis Hamilton which clinched the world championship.
Wolff hopes Hamilton will continue in F1 after “pain” of title loss
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s future in Formula 1 is uncertain following the “pain” of his championship defeat last weekend, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted.
Hamilton was “robbed” of championship win by F1 race director Masi – Wolff
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton was robbed of the 2021 world championship by FIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi’s handling of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, says Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
Mercedes will not appeal Abu Dhabi GP result, Verstappen to be confirmed as champion
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes have confirmed they will not proceed with an appeal over the outcome of Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, meaning Max Verstappen’s confirmation as world champion is no longer in jeopardy.
‘We won it on-track and they’ll never take that away from me’ – Verstappen
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen said he is unconcerned about Mercedes’ potential appeal of race direction decisions during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
FIA: Abu Dhabi GP row ‘tarnishing the image of F1 and celebration of Verstappen’s title’
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved a proposal by president Jean Todt to begin an “analysis and clarification exercise” in response to the Abu Dhabi GP row.
Verstappen will “hopefully” collect trophy tomorrow if no appeal materialises – Horner
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner says he has had no indication from the FIA Max Verstappen will be unable to collect his Formula 1 drivers championship trophy at the governing body’s prizegiving ceremony tomorrow.
Haas end 2021 on top as Shwartzman goes fastest in final test
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onRobert Shwartzman was fastest of the 10 drivers who participated in the final day of testing at the Yas Marina circuit today, having switched from Ferrari to Haas.