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The hectic end of the F1 season also had repercussions when the awards of the best riders and teams were presented. Mercedes gave way to its frustration. Lewis Hamiton did not come to Monaco, where the gala evening took place, nor did his boss Toto Wolff.
Attendance was mandatory for both. According to Article 6.6 of the Sporting Rules, the riders and teams who placed 1st to 3rd must attend the ceremony.
In my opinion, the Abu Dhabi race was the last in Hamilton’s career.
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Bernie Ecclestone
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A new one also commented on Hamilton’s absence prezident FIA Mohammed Ben Sulayemwho replaced Jean Todt in that capacity. “It’s a disrespect and it can’t be justified.” claims a 60-year-old former rally rider from the United Arab Emirates. “As a former racer, I understand that, but the rules apply to everyone. We will definitely deal with it. ”
The new FIA chief can take the matter to an international tribunal, but the sports commissioners can also deal with it before the start of the new season in Bahrain. “Rules are made by people. They can change them for the better, but also vice versa. I know he’s sad about all this, but he’s a professional and he has to be able to deal with losses. They also belong to sports. “
As we mentioned, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff was also missing from the gala dinner, which also violated the regulations. Only technical director James Allison appeared on behalf of the German team, taking over the Constructors’ Cup for the triumph in the team competition. Bernie Ecclestone, a long-time Formula 1 boss, was also present at the ceremony. He also came with his wife Floriana Flosi, who by the way is part of the working team of the new FIA top representative.
“I was not pleasantly surprised by Mercedes’ approach.” responded Ecclestone in the absence of Hamiton and Wolff. “When you lose, you are not happy, but there are ways to behave and they did not follow them. When he won the Lewis title, those he defeated never missed him, showing him respect and esteem. But Mercedes behaved as it should. In addition, it is a manifestation of Daimler’s attitude towards F1. It wouldn’t hurt them to come. They apologized, but few believed them. They were able to plan to complete all 22 grand prizes, and if they won the title, they would definitely come. “
Max Verstappen
Source: TASR
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Ecclestone he also commented on the new world champion. “Max won fairly and deservedly. I think people are happy that someone new has become world champion. Lewis has seven titles in his collection. He’s a great rider, but Verstappen has been a little better this season. It is absurd to think that Hamilton was robbed of his overall championship. In the first round, he went bullying and returned to Verstappen without penalty, although he should have gotten him, so he has nothing to complain about.
Blame the race director not in place. Everything he did was right. Personally, I’m glad Hamilton didn’t win his eighth primacy. He is a co-holder of the record in the number of titles won, along with Michael Schumacher, and I would not like anyone to beat him. “
He also commented on Hamilton’s further work in Formula 1. “I talked to his father and I realized he didn’t want to talk about his son’s future. In my opinion, the race in Abu Dhabi was the last in his career. His disappointment is too great. It’s time to make your next dream come true and start a business in the fashion world. Next year, Lewis can only lose. Today, it is questionable how new cars will change the balance of power. In the person of George Russell, he gained a very ambitious teammate, whose qualities I am not as convinced of as many others. As for Verstappen, Hamilton finally found an equal rival in him. “
At the gala dinner, in addition to the Dutchman, the champions decorated Nyck de Vries as world champion in the formula of E. Mike Conway, Kamuji Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez, world endurance champions and the world’s best rider in the rally, Sebastien Ogier.
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