Christian Horner has defended the legitimacy of Max Verstappen’s maiden Formula 1 world title win, and does not believe it was tarnished by a controversial end to the season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
After the divisive intervention of race director Michael Masi cleared lapped cars from the Dutchman’s path, Verstappen was able to launch a Drivers’ Championship-winning move and pass Hamilton on the final lap at the Yas Marina Circuit.
