So, a new era of F1 is upon us.
It's a statement that admittedly seems a little contradictory, given that the fallout over the 2021 finale, which saw Max Verstappen dramatically beat Lewis Hamilton to the world title, continues to rage on. Indeed, just hours before qualifying began for the opening race of the new season in Bahrain, the FIA released a report into the events of Abu Dhabi, admitting glaring mistakes were made.
What isn't up for debate though, is the Yas Marina was the culmination of a season that the two title contenders dominated. Between them, Verstappen and Hamilton won 18 of the 22 Grands Prix on offer, and in the final standings both were more than 160 points clear of third placed finisher Valtteri Bottas.
