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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – DECEMBER 12: Second placed and championship runner up Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP looks dejected in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 12, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – DECEMBER 12: Second placed and championship runner up Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP looks dejected in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 12, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
British Businessman William Storey, founder of Rich Energy, the energy drinks company, dropped a huge F1 claim recently. Storey’s company has been closely related to F1, previously serving as a title sponsor for Haas Team. After a multi-year contract initially, the two ended their association after a bizarre turn of events in 2019.
He laid out his opinions on the much-debated Abu Dhabi GP controversy. Over two months have passed since the final race but it remains to be a hot topic among F1 enthusiasts. The person at the centre of this controversy is race director Micheal Masi. His decisions during the late safety car period denied Lewis Hamilton his record eighth title.

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Formula One F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 12, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen before the race Pool via REUTERS/Kamran Jebreili
FIA executive Peter Bayer even hinted at Masi’s replacement recently. The F1 Commission is meeting today in London to discuss the changes recommended by the FIA in the wake of the Abu Dhabi analysis. Possible steps might include reorganizing and expanding the race committee. However, Storey has given his opinion on the same and it is in line with what many Mercedes fans believe.
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Michael Masi robbed Lewis Hamilton of his title: F1 engineers to William Storey
In a recent tweet from the Rich Energy founder, he revealed some dinner conversations with a few unnamed F1 engineers. As per Storey, they admit that Lewis Hamilton was robbed of his title. Moreover, he believes Masi should leave his chair and the controversial decision should be reversed.
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“Dinner with some F1 engineers this eve. All admit Lewis Hamilton was robbed & Masi should be fired & decision reversed. Privately also looking forward to the Rich Energy return 👍 #AbuDhabiGP #LewisHamilton #F1,” read the tweet.
Dinner with some F1 engineers this eve. All admit Lewis Hamilton was robbed & Masi should be fired & decision reversed. Privately also looking forward to the Rich Energy return 👍#AbuDhabiGP #LewisHamilton #F1
— William Storey (@richenergyceo) February 12, 2022
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Apart from his bold claims, he also announced a possible return of Rich Energy to Formula 1. Now, the teams are gearing up for the pre-season testing later this month. The season kicks off in Bahrain on the 20th of March in Bahrain. Tell us your thoughts on the controversy discussed above.
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