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FIA to conduct ‘detailed analysis’ of Abu Dhabi GP closing laps

The FIA will conduct “a detailed analysis and clarification exercise for the future” in response to the backlash over the closing laps of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Max Verstappen became world champion after overtaking Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the race, but Mercedes was left angered by FIA race director Michael Masi’s decision to reverse a call that no lapped cars would be allowed to overtake the safety car. Masi subsequently told just those cars between Hamilton and Verstappen to pass the safety car and then immediately withdrew it to allow a green flag finish, prompting widespread criticism of the way the situation was handled. At a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council...
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