About the sudden decision taken in the last lap of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi race, Mercedes announced that it would appeal the decision when its protest was not accepted. The team announced today that it is withdrawing that appeal.
The two champion candidates of the Formula 1 2021 season started the last race with equal points. Exciting at the level that we missed and found more throughout the season. Lewis Hamilton and Max VerstappenThey reached the last round of the championship fight. Max Verstappen, who passed Lewis Hamilton after the safety car on the last lap in this final race, which you would call an exaggeration if you made a movie, became the winner of the world championship.
The actual decision of the title fight was actually made by F1 Racing Director Michael Masi. Normally during the security tool up to date toured vehicles past the security vehicle, we could see the leaders continuing the race in the actual standings. However, with the decision of the FIA, it was decided that the cars that were laps would not pass the safety car, and then, just before the final lap, Masi decided to the contrary. As a result, the championship went to Max Verstappen.
Mercedes withdraws appeal
This difficult decision, which caused great controversy in the Formula 1 world, resulted in the protest of the Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 team. if the FIA Turned down Mercedes’ protest. After that, Mercedes made this decision. will appeal explained. But around this time, a rumor surfaced: Lewis Hamilton, from his team dismissal of appeal he wanted.
These rumors turned out to be true, and Hamilton persuaded his team to withdraw the appeal and take the decision to court. blocked. Mercedes made the following statements by sharing an official statement:
“We called in the name of sporting justice and since then we have been in a constructive dialogue with the FIA and Formula 1 to bring clarity to the future so that all competitors know the rules in which they are racing and how those rules are to be applied. This is why the FIA has had a comprehensive overview of what is happening in Abu Dhabi. We welcome the decision to analyze it and establish a commission to improve the soundness of rules, management and decision-making in Formula 1. We are also pleased that they have invited teams and drivers to join it.
The Mercedes-AMG Petronas team will actively work with this commission to create a better Formula 1 for every team and every fan who loves this sport as much as we do. As a result, we will hold the FIA responsible for this process and withdraw our appeal.
To Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing: We would like to express our warmest regards for their success this season. You really made the championship fight an epic. Max, congratulations to you and the entire team. We look forward to competing with you on the track next season.”
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