“Max Verstappen just can’t smack Lewis Hamilton off the track’: race Director Michael Masi insists on getting ‘fair’ title decider
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Since Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have been tied on the same number of points entering the last race of the 2021 season, many believe that the latter can end any chances of the Brit winning his fourth consecutive race as he holds a 9-8-win ratio, which could help him secure his first world championship if both drivers are not able to score points. However, race director Michael Masi has suggested that the race in Abu Dhabi will surely be a fair one.
Tempers have been frayed, never more so than in the farcically action-packed race in Saudi Arabia last Sunday, when, among other close encounters, Hamilton and Verstappen collided on track. On the same note, Michael Masi suggested that the 2021 World Champion will be decided in a fair manner.
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What was opinionated by Michael Masi?
While discussing, Michael Masi stated as quoted by Daily Mail, “I can’t control the actions of the two individuals, only they can. But within the regulations we have penalties, be it time or grid penalties. In addition, the International Sporting Code has provision for the stewards to disqualify a competitor or dock championship points.
“So, yes, Max could be deducted points, as could any team. We hope it isn’t necessary, but it is one of the tools available. I will remind all the teams and drivers of these provisions.’ That stark warning will be in the drivers’ briefing in the paddock Friday night.”
Masi added, “While they may not want to admit it, deep down they all know what is deemed legal, what is fair game, what is hard but fair racing and what is not. Every incident has to be treated separately. While they may look similar, they are not necessarily identical. There is a common belief I am responsible for the punishments meted out, but it is down to an independent panel of stewards to decide if a penalty is warranted.”
Lastly, he concluded by stating, “I hope it is not decided in the stewards’ room. But by the two guys out on the track. It is up to them and nobody else.”
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