Lewis Hamilton says the FIA’s admission of human error in final 12 months’s controversial closing between him and Max Verstappen is a “optimistic step”; Mercedes is proud of transparency however desires to maneuver from 2023
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Sky F1’s Ted Kravitz explains the findings of the FIA’s controversial closing report for final season’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Sky F1’s Ted Kravitz explains the findings of the FIA’s controversial closing report for final season’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton admitted he “did not count on an apology” from the FIA within the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix report, however says his admission of human error within the title controversy is a “optimistic step”.
The F1 board lastly launched its outcomes from final 12 months’s controversial end over the weekend, citing human error within the official selections that opened the door for Max Verstappen to move for Hamilton, but in addition finalizing that the title end result was “legitimate”.
Talking on Saturday night time, Hamilton mentioned he would wait to learn the report however when informed there was no apology for him there, he mentioned: “Look, I wasn’t anticipating an apology and it isn’t one thing I’ve targeted on.
“We all know that is the case, and it in all probability will not occur.
“However no less than there’s that transparency, and it has been known as human error and that is a optimistic step.
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Craig Slater with the most recent report after the FIA confirmed the Abu Dhabi 2023 title controversy was brought on by “human error”, however mentioned race director Michael Massey acted “in good religion” and that the outcomes remained “legitimate”.
“Sadly we will not return and alter the previous so I am simply taking a look at what I can do now.”
Each Hamilton and Mercedes, who will begin the 2023 championship and will end third and fourth in Bahrain on Sunday, confirmed that they’re now trying to “transfer on” from the drama of 2023.
Mercedes: Now we are able to shut the chapter
The FIA made a number of adjustments after Abu Dhabi, together with changing Michael Massey with new race administrators, introducing a brand new VAR-esque administration room and altering security automobile rules.
Giving his views on the report, Mercedes crew boss Toto Wolff mentioned: “You possibly can learn it both approach, however for us, there are the phrases ‘human error’ and acknowledgment of that is essential and now we’re closing the chapter.
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Lewis Hamilton mentioned it was “improbable” to complete on the rostrum, given the issues Mercedes confronted over the weekend.
“I wasn’t fascinated with Abu Dhabi as a result of our automobile wasn’t aggressive for this 12 months.
“We have to see a change of tempo. I am glad there’s extra transparency. Dorm in Abu Dhabi does not make my life any simpler. The cup is in another person’s cabinet and the classroom is closed.”
“I feel the FIA has realized how to not deal with issues.”
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