Why was the 2021 F1 controversial?
Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, have released their report on the 2021 season finale controversy, where race director Michael Masi appeared to incorrectly allow Red Bull’s Max Verstappen the chance to overtake Lewis Hamilton on the final lap, to then win the championship. Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton hold the record for the most World Drivers’ Championships, both having won the title on seven occasions. Juan Manuel Fangio is third with five titles. Schumacher also holds the record for the most consecutive drivers’ titles with five between the 2000 and the 2004 seasons.He still remains the only driver to record over 100 pole positions and race wins. Max Verstappen may be dominating the championships at the moment, but he is still a long way off Lewis Hamilton’s impressive tally of race wins… for now.But one lap from the end, one lap from history, it all swung – and it was Max Verstappen who emerged triumphant in both the race and the championship. Make no mistake, Verstappen deserved this title. But so too did Lewis. Both men drove sublimely all year, their level never dipping below phenomenal.Verstappen’s win secured his first Formula One World Drivers’ Championship of his career by eight points from Hamilton, and Red Bull Racing’s first since 2013. Mercedes won their eighth consecutive Formula One World Constructors’ Championship, setting a new record.Lewis Hamilton has reflected on the “disbelief” he felt after being “cheated” out of the 2021 Formula One title. Hamilton looked set to clinch an eighth world title in Abu Dhabi before a controversial decision from race director Michael Masi gave Max Verstappen the chance to pass on the final lap.
Does Verstappen drive a Ferrari?
In a surprising twist, Max Verstappen was spotted behind the wheel of a Ferrari GT3 car during a recent test at the Nürburgring. Registered under a false name, the reigning World Champion quietly participated in an official endurance session — far from the F1 spotlight. In Abu Dhabi, having led the majority of the race, Hamilton was denied the championship by a last-lap overtake from Verstappen following a late safety car.Hamilton again stayed out without pitting because he would have lost track position had the safety car period not ended, while Verstappen pitted for soft tyres.The most controversial part of this race was the race director deciding to let lapped cars pass Hamilton, meaning Verstappen could go head-to-head with Hamilton. This resulted in Verstappen passing Hamilton in the final lap, taking the title in an unbelievable win.
Who did Charles Leclerc replace in Ferrari?
Leclerc signed for Ferrari in 2019, swapping seats with Kimi Räikkönen to partner four-time World Drivers’ Champion Sebastian Vettel. Charles Leclerc’s car was found to be below the minimum weight, while Lewis Hamilton’s car was found to be in breach of the technical regulations relating to the rearward skid. Leclerc was the first of the two team mates to have his result scratched off the record books, having initially finished fifth.Charles Leclerc’s overall rating in F1® 25 is 91 Charles Leclerc is a professional F1 driver who drives for Ferrari. He is 27 from Monaco with a rating of 91 in EA SPORTS F1 25.