Lewis Hamilton wants “transparent” FIA report in Abu Dhabi because Max Verstappen betrays a different view

The FIA ​​World Motor Sport Council meets this weekend at the season opener of Bahrain GP, ​​with the results of the investigation into the 2021 title decision expected to be released; the Bahrain GP starts today on Sky Sports F1

Lewis Hamilton says he has been assured that there will be an FIA report on last year’s Abu Dhabi GP controversy and insists “it is important to have transparency” – although title contender Max Verstappen has argued that it does not need a complete report.

The FIA ​​World Motor Sport Council meets this weekend at the Bahrain GP’s season opener, with the findings of the inquiry into the 2021 title decision – where Verstappen took over Hamilton in the final round after much criticized officer decisions – expected to be released , possibly Saturday.

How they were released is still unclear, but Hamilton – ahead of Friday’s practice – revealed that he met new FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem on Thursday and the couple spoke about the report.

“I had a good meeting with Mohammed and there is a report,” Hamilton said Sky Sports F1. “We agree that it is important to have transparency.

“People will see this and know that the sport is going in the right direction.”

Hamilton added: “[I’m] look forward to seeing and letting people know that the sport is transparent and we will learn from what has happened in the past and we will make improvements to move forward.

The FIA ​​has already made changes following its Abu Dhabi investigation, with race director Michael Masi replaced for 2022 by two new race directors, while other changes include safety car procedures and Team Radio Barter.

“What I would say is that changes are being made and I welcome the changes that are being made,” Hamilton continued. “Of course we have to make sure they are traded.”

Verstappen, however, had a different view.

“I do not think we need a complete report,” said the world champion.

“Of course it’s good to discuss every year about what happened last year and what you can do better. So do the teams, you always analyze everything you do.

“So we’ll find out and of course if things can be written down more easily or some way to better understand it, the wording, then sure. Let’s see.”

Verstappen also insisted he had nothing to prove for the new era of 2022 after his 2021 title.

“I [had] the most wins, the most poles and the most laps, “he said.” People forget that. They only look at Abu Dhabi apparently.

“But we have more races than just Abu Dhabi this season.”

Other drivers also expressed their views and most emphasized the importance of publishing the report, Charles Leclerc said: “I think it’s really important to have that transparency and so that we can see it.”

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, however, said: “I honestly don’t care.

“It was what it was, right or wrong. At that moment, the race direction felt right. And over the course of the season, we could agree or disagree. We keep going.”

Bahrain GP Live Schedule on Sky Sports F1

Friday, March 18th
8.30 am: Press conference for drivers
11.30am: Bahrain GP Practice One (Session starts at 12pm)
13.20: F3 Qualification
2.45pm: Bahrain GP Practice Two (Session starts at 3pm)
16.20: F2 Qualification
17:00: The F1 Show: Bahrain

Saturday, March 19th
9.55am: F3 Sprint Race
11.45am: Bahrain GP Practice Three (Session starts at 12pm)
14:00: Bahrain GP Qualification Build-up
15:00 BAHRAIN GP QUALIFYING
16.35: F2 Sprint Race
17.35: Ted’s Qualifying Notepad

Sunday, March 20th
8.55am: F3 Feature Race
10.35: F2 Feature Race
13.30: Grand Prix Sunday: Bahrain
15.00 pm: THE GRAND PRIX BAHRAIN
17:00: Check flag: Bahrain
6pm: Ted’s Notebook
19:00: Bahrain GP Highlights

Many of our shows are also simulcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Mix.

Every Friday live action can be watched on Sky Sports Main Event, while qualifying on Saturday on the channel from 2.45pm, as well as the F2 Sprint Race (4.35pm) and the Ted Qualifying Notebook (5.35pm).