From Motorsport · Alex Harrington · · 1m
Christian Horner explains 2021 Abu Dhabi GP restart
Christian Horner reveals he pressured race director to restart 2021 Abu Dhabi GP after Latifi crash.
In brief
Christian Horner reveals he pressured race director to restart 2021 Abu Dhabi GP after Latifi crash. Christian Horner admitted deliberately pressuring race director Michael Masi to restart the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP after Nicholas Latifi's Williams crash. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Christian Horner reveals pressure on Masi
Christian Horner admitted he deliberately pressured race director Michael Masi to restart the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP after Nicholas Latifi crashed his Williams.
Verstappen and Hamilton's position
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton entered the final race of the 2021 season on equal points with Hamilton ahead but Verstappen having fresh tires.
Horner's decision to restart
Horner told Masi to restart the race with one lap left after Verstappen needed to pass five cars to catch Hamilton.
Masi's controversial move
Masi unlapped only the cars between Verstappen and Hamilton, restarting the race with one lap remaining.
Consequence of restart
Verstappen won the 2021 championship after easily passing Hamilton on new tires in the final lap.
The key point
Christian Horner admitted deliberately pressuring race director Michael Masi to restart the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP after Nicholas Latifi's Williams crash.
