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The F1 board wants to end its investigation into the Abu Dhabi events by February 3 at the latest, with the FIA to speak to all key players; Lewis Hamilton’s future in sport remains uncertain for 2022
Last update: 1/22/12 3:15 PM
Sky Sports’ Craig Slater understands that the FIA has set aside three weeks to decide on the controversial events of the Abu Dhabi World Grand Prix.
Sky Sports’ Craig Slater understands that the FIA has set aside three weeks to decide on the controversial events of the Abu Dhabi World Grand Prix.
The FIA expects to complete its review of the controversial Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which decides the title by early February at the latest.
Sky Sports has been told that the official investigative side of the investigation began on Monday and the investigation team will aim to interview all those involved in the controversy, including race director Michael Massey, the hosts, drivers and team representatives.
Peter Baer, FIA General Secretary of Motorsports, will lead the operation.
Mohamed Ben Sulayem, who was elected president of the FIA on December 17, is personally involved in the review and is dealing with it as a matter of urgency from the headquarters of the governing body in Geneva.
The F1 board was in transition with Jean Todt’s tenure as president ending just five days after the Abu Dhabi final.
An FIA spokesman said the investigation would be “comprehensive, objective and transparent”. The Board expects to complete the process in time for the next meeting of the World Motorsports Council on February 3 at the latest.
The FIA has committed to an “analysis and clarification exercise” three days after the Abu Dhabi final following discussions with Mercedes.
Although Mercedes withdrew its intention to appeal against the race result, it remained deeply furious and apprehensive about Massey’s handling of the safety car period after a series of events that saw Lewis Hamilton lose the world title on the last lap to Max Verstappen.
Craig Slater reports that Lewis Hamilton’s return to F1 is pending on the FIA results in last-lap controversy in Abu Dhabi
Craig Slater reports that Lewis Hamilton’s return to F1 is pending on the FIA results in last-lap controversy in Abu Dhabi
As Sky Sports revealed on Monday, the future of seven-times champion Hamilton remains unclear ahead of the 2022 season.
It is understood that the outcome of the FIA review is key to its resolution.
Pre-season testing begins in Spain on February 23, with the first race of the season kicking off in Bahrain on March 20.
One month from the controversial end of 2021
Experience the stunning finale of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from the cars of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton and listen to the team’s radios, including Hamilton saying the race has been ‘rigged’
Experience the stunning finale of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from the cars of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton and listen to the team’s radios, including Hamilton saying the race has been ‘rigged’
January 12 marks exactly one month since the controversial end of the 2021 season.
Hamilton has not spoken publicly since the start of the race, when he gave a short interview before the podium and congratulated Verstappen.
His only known comment on the events of the final laps is when he told the race engineer “this was messed up” over the team radio in the final corners of the race.
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff revealed four days after the race that the Briton was “disappointed” about what had happened, and said he could not make certain guarantees that Hamilton would definitely return to Formula One.
“It’s going to take a long time to get to grips with what happened on Sunday. I don’t think we’ll ever get over it, it’s not possible,” said Wolff, who said his driver “stole” the 2021 crown. .
“And certainly not him [Hamilton] as a driver. I really hope the two of us and the rest of the team can work through the events…but he will never get over the pain and distress of Sunday.”
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff says he is disappointed by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and the driver will never get over what happened on the last lap in Abu Dhabi
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff says he is disappointed by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and the driver will never get over what happened on the last lap in Abu Dhabi
Wolff added: “I very much hope that Lewis will continue racing because he is the greatest driver of all time.
“As a racer, his heart will say I need to keep going because he’s at the height of his game. But we have to get over the pain he went through on Sunday. He’s a man of clear values.”
Wolff also made it clear that Mercedes will hold the FIA ”responsible” for fulfilling its promise of the review, which is set to include a discussion with teams and drivers.
In the meantime, Massey’s position remains under widespread scrutiny.
A number of senior figures in Formula 1 now consider his position untenable. Sky Sports has learned that several teams have expressed a lack of confidence in their performance as race director during the 2021 season.
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