Formula 1 is getting dangerously close to becoming motorsport's version of WWE, says former driver Stefan Johansson. The 2021 campaign featured one of the most spectacular climaxes ever with Max Verstappen overtaking Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the final race to win the title ahead of the Mercedes driver. While it was thrilling though, it was also hugely controversial due to the fact that Michael Masi ignore normal protocol to set up the grandstand finish, allowing the five lapped cars between the two title rivals to unlap themselves under the Safety Car – but no others so that there would be enough time for a final lap in racing conditions. The race director's decision to do...
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