Since the conclusion of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the controversy surrounding the outcome of the world championship and those involved has rumbled on. After being denied a record eight title, a heartbroken Lewis Hamilton took a two-month break from social media.
“It was a difficult time for me and a time where I needed to take a step back and focus on the present,'' Hamilton said at Mercedes' car launch last month. "I eventually got to a point where I decided I would be attacking again coming into another season."
Race director Michael Masi lost his job following his role in the saga and an enquiry was launched into what transpired at the Yas Marina circuit last December. Three months on, Hamilton prepares to rekindle his fierce rivalry with defending champion Max Verstappen, but the results of the FIA’s enquiry into last season's title finale have yet to be released.
