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‘I can be a forgiving person’ – Verstappen on Mercedes appeal

Max Verstappen remains undeterred by threats of a Mercedes appeal against the 2021 world championship, maintaining that it will not stop him feeling like the world champion. Verstappen became the first Dutch champion in Formula 1 history last weekend, after a late Safety Car led to a controversial and race-altering decision by race director Michael Masi. Masi allowed five lapped cars to pass Sir Lewis Hamilton, giving Verstappen, who had pitted for fresh tyres, a clear path to dispatch Hamilton on the final lap and earn his first title. Mercedes protested Masi’s decisions after the race and, upon seeing their protests rejected, lodged their intention to formally appeal the result. READ:...
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