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Latifi explains crash that led to title-deciding drama

Article To news overview © Williams F1 Nicholas Latifi has explained what caused the crash that ultimately led to the title-deciding dramatic final laps of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Williams driver had been battling with the Haas of Mick Schumacher before losing control of his car at Turn 14 and hitting the barrier with five laps remaining in the race. This led to the Safety Car being deployed. It was then brought back into the pits with one lap left, resulting in a showdown between championship contenders Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen got ahead and won the race, and with it he became the 2021 F1 World Champion. Latifi has since detailed what was behind the initial...
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