Lewis Hamilton on the ItalianGP ending behind the F1 Safety Car: “It always brings memories back, that is the rule that it should be, right? So only one time in the history of the sport, that they haven’t done the rule'
Former race director Michael Masi’s failure to apply the correct Safety Car restart rules had a direct consequence on the outcome of the world championship and ultimately cost the Australian his job.
Hamilton had dominated the race and was on course to seal a record-breaking eighth world title before the Safety Car period enabled Red Bull to pit Verstappen for soft tyres, giving him a huge advantage. The Dutchman went on to pass Hamilton during a one-lap shootout to clinch his maiden world championship in a dramatic and controversial climax to the 2021 season.
Speaking about the accurate Safety Car finish at Monza, Hamilton told Sky: “It always brings memories back, that is the rule that it should be, right?Hamilton's Mercedes boss Toto Wolff also couldn't resist a reference to the contentious showdown at Yas Marina.Related Articles
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