Lewis Hamilton was defeat after Red Bull Rival Max Verstappen ended the efforts of Briton for the eighth formula one unprecedented with a car that was assisted, last-lap pass for Championship Glory on Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.
The 36-year-old, who started the second with Pole Verstappen caregiver, seemed to have a well-control race after grabbing the advantage to the first corner and escaping sanctions to stay forward by taking to runoff in the opening of the battle opening with his Red Bull rival.
But a five-lap safety car from the end, which handed Verstappen the chance to complain for fresh tires, reversing the race in his head and ending Hamilton’s hopes of being the first driver to win eight world championships.
“First, a great congratulations for max and to his team,” Hamilton said, his eyes were moist, after the race.
“I think we did a great job this year.
My team, everyone returned to the factory …
all men and women …
have worked very hard this year.
This is the most difficult season.” I am very proud of them, so be grateful to be part of a trip with them, “added Briton, who has won the title for the last four years in a row and ended the season with eight wins for 10.
But, even when Verstappen celebrates and Hamilton comes with Defeat, the Mercedes Briton team submitted two protests related to safety cars.
Someone had to do with Verstappen pulled up and crawled in front of Hamilton; others by starting racing.
Racing control initially said carped cars, acting as a buffer between Hamilton and Verstappen It will not be allowed to catch up with, very luxurious by frustrated Red Bull.
But they then decided to let them through, put Verstappen right in the tail of Hamilton for one final flat-out round, with the Dutch to take his chance on the soft soft tire to pass Hamilton to lead.
“We give SE Galanya, the last part of this season we gave everything and we never gave up, “Hamilton said.
“That’s the most important thing.”