Paddy Power, an Ireland-headquartered bookmaker, have decided to pay out on bets placed on Sir Lewis Hamilton winning the championship following the extremely controversial end to the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton and Verstappen headed into the final round of the season level on points after a enthralling year that saw them exchange the lead in the title race multiple times. Victories in Brazil, Qatar and Saudi Arabia had allowed Hamilton to close the gap to the Dutchman, and we were all set for a dramatic championship finish heading to Abu Dhabi. Fans who had placed wagers on the Briton claiming the championship at the season finale looked set to profit, with Hamilton comfortably...
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