FIA releases Abu Dhabi report: 'Human error' a factor in Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton title controversy, F1 News
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The FIA have released its full report into last years Abu Dhabi GP title finale, hours before qualifying for the 2022 season-opening Bahrain GP; Report finds human error was a factor in controversy and that Michael Masi broke rules, but also has mitigating words for race director
Formula 1's governing body the FIA has confirmed the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP title controversy was caused by human error.
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Craig Slater with the latest after the FIA confirmed that the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP title controversy was caused by 'human error', but say race director Michael Masi acted in 'good faith' and that the results remain 'valid'.
Max Verstappen passes Lewis Hamilton on the final lap in Abu Dhabi to win the 2021 F1 Championship!
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Lewis Hamilton speaks about his World Championship defeat in Abu Dhabi, how it affected him and his ongoing relationship with the sport.
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Sky F1's Ted Kravitz explains the findings from the FIA's report into last season's controversial ending to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Lewis Hamilton gives blunt response to FIA admitting 'human error' on Abu Dhabi debacle, F1, Sport
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Human error' judged to be the cause of the controversy at the end of last season's final race
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Lewis Hamilton gives blunt response to FIA admitting 'human error' on Abu Dhabi debacle, F1, Sport
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FIA Report: 'Human Error' A Factor In Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton Title Controversy
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Only Verstappen got the best from his car every weekend, rival team bosses admit : r/formula1
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F1 boss speaks out as the FIA's crucial Abu Dhabi report looms : r/formula1
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Mercedes React to FIAs admission of Human Error in the Verstappen-Hamilton Scandal
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Not just AD 2021, there was another 'human error' that cost Lewis Hamilton the title against Max Verstappen that season
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10 things we learned from the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
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FIA releases Abu Dhabi report: 'Human error' a factor in Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton title controversy, F1 News
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EXPLAINED: Understanding one of the most chaotic, controversial title showdowns in F1 history
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