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Fraser Watson

Lewis Hamilton petition gathers pace as F1 fans want Max Verstappen decision reversed

It was arguably the most controversial finish to an F1 world title race in the history of the sport - and 16 months on Lewis Hamilton fans are still lobbying for a change a decision.

The build-up to the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December that year was off the scale, with the race set to provide the culmination of an epic year of rivalry between Max Verstappen and Hamilton. With the pair level on points, it was the Mercedes man who seemed destined to take the chequered flag, and with it a record breaking eight world title, as he led late on.

But then. a crash from Williams driver Nicholas Latifi sparked off a chaotic sequence of governance. After a safety car was called, Verstappen took the gamble of diving into the pits, a move which appeared futile when race director Michael Masi instructed that lapped cars could not overtake the FIA vehicle, meaning there wouldn't be enough time for competitive racing to resume.

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