“The Pain Is Fresh. The Robbery Is Real”: Wounds Reopen as Lewis Hamilton Fans Relive 2021 Trauma a Year From the Date
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Formula One F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 12, 2021 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates winning the race and the world championship with the Netherlands flag on the podium as Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton looks on after finishing second REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
The 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is one such race the fans will remember for a long time. The race that stopped Lewis Hamilton from being the greatest ever in terms of statistics, the race that gave rise to a new world champion, all in a matter of a second! As a year passed to the infamous 2021 UAE race, Lewis Hamilton fans can’t help but recall the pain from that cold night at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Going back a year, Red Bull’s star driver Max Verstappen was confirmed as the new World champion on December 12, 2021. Despite protests by team Mercedes and its fans, there was little the FIA could do or have in their hands to do as Verstappen trumped Hamilton at the very last lap of the very last race.
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While many pointed out the decision made by the then race director Michael Masi and his way of handling the race, Lewis Hamilton fans are still unwilling to accept the Dutchman as the legit 2021 F1 world champion. Moreover, they believe the Briton was snatched from his chances of being the greatest ever. The argument goes on.
Lewis Hamilton fans react as the controversial 2021 world champion result passed one year
Much happened after the 2021 Abu Dhabi race as Max Verstappen retained his world championship, and his team Red Bull picked up the constructors’ championship. While Mercedes ended their season in P3 and Lewis Hamilton finished in P6 behind his new teammate George Russell.
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However, the last year’s title-deciding race is still fresh in everyone’s mind. As the day turned to December 12, 2022, fans took to their social media accounts to share their thoughts on this. For Lewis Hamilton fans, this wasn’t an anniversary they have enjoyed or will enjoy for the rest of their lives.
Given below are some of the reactions taken from Twitter:
The PAIN is fresh , The ROBBERY is real and Sir Lewis Hamilton being the one and only true 8x world champion is a FACT. https://t.co/j7UCym6Dsj
— Eli💜 (@ElhamLewis) December 12, 2022
everyone but max, red bull and their fans knows that lewis was cheated out of his championship. https://t.co/RnS3P1sJIA
— L 🏴 (@lewisxleclerc) December 12, 2022
Today marks 1 year since Sir Lewis was robbed by the FIA. We all saw how it was manipulated. If you stand by what happened, you have no right to call yourself an F1 fan. Sir Lewis Hamilton is an 8x world champion.
— Rebecca (@Becks_F1) December 12, 2022
One year ago Lewis Hamilton was robbed by F1 and the FIA. We will never forget. #F1xed
— 44 (@AmandaDemir) December 12, 2022
Hamilton went to spend some private moments immediately after the race and there was a blame game going on with each other. Ultimately, FIA called the entire situation a human error and sacked Michael Masi for internal reasons.
1 year today since Lewis Hamilton was robbed of his 8th WDC because of corruption & manipulation by Michael Masi and the FIA. One of the worst things I have seen in 26 years of following the sport. We will never forget. #F1 #F1xed #AbuDhabiScandal
— Emily (@Emilitaa23) December 12, 2022
Today is the first anniversary of the #AbuDhabiScandal. @fia race director Michael Masi broke the rules to change the outcome of the Grand Prix and the championship. Never forget how it was #F1xed.
Lewis Hamilton is the true 2021 world drivers’ champion and an 8 time #F1 champ!
— Rob Myers (@RobLMyers) December 12, 2022
Today is the to remember that,
Lewis Hamilton is the only true world champion, and rightfully winner of 8th Title. 👑🏆. #F1 #AbuDhabiGP 💜 pic.twitter.com/4ocNa4bngi
— 𝐑𝐀𝐘 💜 (@RayyLH44) December 12, 2022
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Lewis Hamilton was robbed a year ago today.
I’m still healing— sister Bethina’s brother (@katongoKan) December 12, 2022
Even though Formula 1 is gearing up to start the 2023 F1 season next year, the Abu Dhabi event from 2021 will remain etched in history given its monumental effect on the drivers, the team, and the fans altogether.
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