In an interview with Auto Motor und Sport in Germany, Wolff spoke about how the race director’s decisions in the final laps of the 2021 F1 season finale broke the fundamental principle of fairness in the sport. He said:
Wolff added:
After initially protesting and appealing the results of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Mercedes withdrew their appeal when the FIA announced an internal investigation into the matter.
The FIA investigation will determine the fate of race director Michael Masi in the sport. Reports also suggest Hamilton will decide on his F1 future based on the outcome of the investigation.
“Max Verstappen is a worthy champion” - Toto Wolff
Although Hamilton produced some of his finest driving performances in 2021, Verstappen was a worthy champion, according to Wolff.
The Mercedes team principal lauded Hamilton’s title rival from Red Bull during an interview with racingnews365.com, where he said:
Wolff went on to add:
Hamilton is expected to return to fight for a record eighth world title in 2022. The 37-year-old’s current contract with Mercedes runs until the end of 2023.
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