McLaren team principal Zak Brown admitted he would not be surprised if seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton sensationally retired from Formula One after the Brit’s Abu Dhabi heartache.
Red Bull star Max Verstappen secured a maiden world title in dramatic and controversial circumstances after the Dutchman passed the seven-time world champion - who had dominated for much of the race - on the final lap of the season as a late Safety Car and tyre change swung momentum in his favour.
Mercedes’ fury was largely aimed at FIA race director Michael Masi after he decided to not allow cars to unlap themselves, as is tradition, only to change his mind to set up the final lap showdown between Hamilton and Verstappen.
