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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 before the race REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
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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 before the race REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
Although Formula 1 witnessed history being made at Abu Dhabi, it wasn’t the best day to be a Lewis Hamilton fan. In an absolutely glorious way, Hamilton charged through the Yas Marina, ready to take his rightful title; in the blink of an eye, it wasn’t his anymore. However, the F1 legend may have been robbed of another prestigious award.
BBC sport announced its Sports Personality of the Year nominees, and fans noticed a very important person missing from the list. From Tom Daley and Tyson Fury- the man missing was F1’s Lewis Hamilton.
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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 celebrates finishing second in the race with the trophy Pool via REUTERS/Kamran Jebreili
It’s the first time they have not featured Hamilton on the nominee’s list since losing the title to Rosberg in 2016. Further, with the timing of the announcement placed after the championship result, fans are furious.
F1 fans question BBC nominee list
Not only have BBC nominated Hamilton for the award on multiple occasions, but the 7-time-champion has also won the award eight times. Further, F1 has seen the best of Hamilton this year. Under pressure, and still unstoppable; this was a year to win the award.
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Thus, the lack of Hamilton’s name on the list was a glaring error on behalf of any Formula 1 fan.
Interesting timing. Who would have missed out had @F1 not sacrificed sporting integrity for short term entertainment.
Only one winner anyway #teamemma 😉
— The Mighty Ant (@theMightyAnt) December 13, 2021
Guess Lewis Hamilton would’ve been in there if he had won yesterday
— Alice (@alice2127) December 13, 2021
Did red bull put in an appeal to get Hamilton off the list?
— Daniel Knight (@78danielk) December 13, 2021
Lewis Hamilton- the champion of the people
Hamilton’s reaction to his defeat only stands testament to his character as a sportsman. Having lost his race lead on the final lap, under unprecedented circumstances, anyone else would have been furious. But as always, Hamilton conducted himself with absolute class.
With statements free from anger to hugging his rival for the victory, Hamilton’s defeat was a private one.
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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 after finishing second in the race and world championship with race and world championship winner Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and third placed in the race Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
In his first words out of the car, Hamilton held his head high. “Well, firstly a big congratulations to Max and to his team. I think we did an amazing job this year. My team, everyone back at the factory, all the men and women we have, and here, have worked so hard this whole year.”
Still attributing his success to Mercedes, who are now eight-time world champions, Hamilton remained silent for the rest of the evening. However, knowing the positive light he holds, surely Hamilton will share his thoughts; only after having had time to sort through the many emotions he may be feeling right now. Regardless, Hamilton will remain the victor of the people.
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