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Popov: Hamilton ‘wasn’t ripped off’ in season finale
Russian TV commentator Alexey Popov does not think Lewis Hamilton was 'ripped off' in Abu Dhabi as events balance out over the course of the season. Hamilton held a comfortable lead prior to the deployment of the Safety Car late in the race, which meant he was on course to take a record eighth World title. But after Max Verstappen had pitted for fresh tyres and the controversial decision to restart the race for the final lap, the Red Bull driver overtook Hamilton to become World Champion for the first time. Popov said Hamilton held the upper hand in the single event in Abu Dhabi, but he explained that the controversial moments of the season all level out over the course of 22 races –...
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