Abu Dhabi Gp

Formula 1: Ex-race director Michael Masi reveals death threats, 'vile' abuse

The Australian said he tried to ignore them, but they impacted his mental health.

Formula 1: FIA concludes Michael Masi made human error, but acted in 'good faith' in controversial finale

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won his first world title after overtaking Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton on the last lap of Abu Dhabi GP following a controversial restart procedure.

Formula 1: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix inquiry decision set for 18 March

Hamilton was poised to capture a record-breaking eighth world title at the Abu Dhabi finale in December before a controversial safety car restart allowed Verstappen to pass the British driver on the last lap.

Formula 1: Nicholas Latifi reveals death threats after title furore

Latifi said he was shocked by the "extreme tone of the hate, abuse, and even the death threats I received".

Formula 1: Mercedes withdraw appeal against Max Verstappen's controversial title victory

The team said they had made the decision following "constructive dialogue" with governing body FIA with regard to establishing clarity for future racing scenarios.

Formula 1: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to be reviewed by FIA for future lessons

Verstappen claimed his first world title when he passed Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes on the final lap. He was given the opportunity after a key decision by race director Michael Masi.

'It sounds like they bent the rules a little bit to get a green finish': NASCAR champion Kyle Larson among many conflicted by F1 finish

Mercedes filed two protests on behalf of Hamilton after the finish, which were both dismissed. Mercedes has now taken the case to the International Court of Appeal

Max Verstappen parties until daybreak after maiden F1 title

The sun was already rising over Abu Dhabi when Verstappen left the celebrations around 7 a.m. local time.

Lewis Hamilton to be knighted just days after F1 title woe

Hamilton is due to attend an investiture at Windsor Castle to be honoured for services to motorsports

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Verstappen deserves maiden title but FIA’s inconsistencies dampen celebrations

Apart from being entertaining, the race in Abu Dhabi was mired in controversy, with the FIA’s interference in the race leaving a bad taste in one’s mouth