SON published a seven-page analysis The end of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. During a controversial point for last season, two issues were resolved in particular – the then race director Michael Masi only released a portion of the car that went back one lap (specifically only between Hamilton and Verstappen). The race also restarted soon after.

“The participants in the detailed analysis and clarification agreed that the relevant communications with the race director of Red Bull Racing and the Mercedes team bosses during the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix finals had a negative impact on the smooth running of the finals. it distracts factory directors who need to focus on making difficult and time-consuming decisions,” the report said.

“It was found that this communication was neither necessary nor useful for the smooth running of the race.”

According to the report, communication increases the pressure on the plant director at a critical time and can try to influence his decisions.

According to the report, Masi made a mistake in procedure rather than intention.

“Analysis has shown that there may be different interpretations of Article 48.12 and/or Article 48.13,” the report said. “This may have contributed to confusion about the process of letting the car in front of the safety car and restart times.”

The FIA ​​confirmed a few days ago that it had changed the procedure. It is now made clear that all cars must be parked in front of the safety car. The SW will also be modified, which will clearly define which car will be released.

Although the FIA ​​admits that its officials did not follow the rules properly, it insists it is impossible for the results of the races and championships to be changed.

“In accordance with the rules, Mercedes protested to the stewards after the race in an attempt to change the race classification. The stewards rejected the protest and Mercedes then had the opportunity to appeal the decision to the FIA ​​International Court of Appeals, but no. No other mechanism is available in the rules to adjust plant classification.”

Masi’s decision to restart the race before it ended was also explained. Although not completely according to the rules, Masi acted in good faith.

“It is also considered that the safety car decision at the end of the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP may take into account previous discussions (including the meeting of the SAC F1, the F1 Commission and the F1 team managers), which made it clear that the F1 team is preferred to end the race under the green flag, not under the green flag. behind the safety car if it’s safe.”

“Consultation with F1 drivers has confirmed that ending a green flag race is still desirable, but safety must always come first. If it is not possible to withdraw the safety car for safety reasons, the F1 team has confirmed that they will accept the completion of the race behind the safety car.”