By: EFE
By: EFE
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) will finalize the investigation into the last Grand Prix of the season passed in Abu Dhabi at the beginning of February, at the latest.
In the last race of the year, Max Verstappen was proclaimed world champion , ahead of the seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, in a heart-stopping last lap decided after a ‘safety car’ and that Mercedes complained about irregularities on the part of the management.
According to Sky Sports, the formal part of the investigation began this Monday and interviews will be held with all parties included in this case, including the drivers, the race director, Michael Masi, and team representatives.
The process will be led by Peter Bayer, Secretary General of the FIA , while Mohamed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, will also play a leading role.
This investigation is of vital importance for the future of Lewis Hamilton in this sport, as he has not yet made a decision on whether he will continue driving for Mercedes next year, despite the fact that he still has one more year left on his contract.
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