Social media was set ablaze after Michael Masi’s controversial safety car decision at the end of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Many fans have called out experts such as Karun Chandhok, Will Buxton and Damon Hill for allegedly defending the FIA despite its mismanagement of the 2021 season finale. In a rather controversial move, Hill lashed back at critics, saying:
One fan was quick to point out an apparent flaw with Hill’s argument. Fans believe the casual approach taken by Damon Hill and other journalists is trivializing Lewis Hamilton’s struggles as the lone black driver on the grid. One fan wrote back:
Damon Hill has since stopped responding to replies to the tweet.
Lewis Hamilton’s F1 return contingent on FIA report
The FIA has begun an inquiry into the events that occurred in Abu Dhabi, with multiple sources claiming its results determine Lewis Hamilton’s return to F1. The seven-time world champion has remained silent since his loss to Max Verstappen on the final lap of the race and even “unfollowed” everybody on his Instagram account.
The FIA released a statement about the schedule of the inquiry, confirming that an official verdict will be made on the 18th of March, ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Fans, however, were quick to note that Lewis Hamilton will not get an opportunity to react to the verdict if it comes out just before the race weekend. One fan wrote:
The FIA has provided no further clarifications as to why the date has been set for the 18th of March.
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