Season like no other
The 2021 F1 season was one of the best, most competitive and Thrace mingled events we have ever seen in a long time in F1 history. Two fearless drivers were tangled to each other for the entire season and every single time when they go wheel to wheel their fans held their breath and watched without holding back. Those two drivers were named Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. There are polar drivers, Both drivers drove their go-kart since their childhood. Max had the wealthiest childhood than Lewis. Max has some extent of aggressively driving pattern rather than Lewis. Lewis has always calculated the risk and uses his years of experience when he goes for overtake or risky movement. If we get into the story without too much glare, both drivers had created a brilliant championship battle and It will not fade from the hearts of the F1 fans for years to come. Eventually, when they came to the 2021 season, Lewis had seven world titles and Max has a huge hunger to grab his first world title. This document is based on the last dramatic race in the 2021 season. It was Abu Dhabi Yas Marina Grand Prix.
This race was so special because of various reasons. The first and most important one was Lewis and Max came to Abu Dhabi with the level of points. That is to say, the winner of the race will take the championship title. The second one was Max and Lewis had collided with each other several times in the 2021 season. Among those crashes, the Silverstone crash was a terrible and deadly one. In the very first lap in the British Grand Prix, Max and Lewis had collied in the middle of the corpse corner. Then Max was thrown out of the track and faced into a 51 G crash. After that crash, in the famous Monza circuit, they had tangled again. This time both drivers were retired from the race. At the end of this crucial drama, two races before the end of the season at Jeddah, Max had break tested on Lewis and they collied once again. In a nutshell entire 2021 season consists of these types of crashes, wheel-to-wheel actions, and heated moments.So many incidents and controversies happened and those scenes are screened on TV just like a dram. Before Abu Dhabi, Hamilton won Losail GP (At Qatar ) and Jeddah in Saudi. Both times, Max has to settle down in second place. But among that two races, Max Verstappen drove brilliantly in Qatar GP, and in that race, he came to seven to second. In Qatar Max has obtained the seventh place in the grid. Nevertheless, this young driver manages to mitigate his championship-leading with an English driver. Same as Qatar, Max had a flying Q3 lap (Qualifying ) in Jeddah, but unfortunately, he couldn’t complete it cause of the last corner crash. But the race was completely going hype. Mercedes car is flying in Jeddah circuit and using long straight advantage with DRS option, with that sort of technical advantages Lewis was unstoppable.
In addition, his long-term teammate Valteri could manage to stand up on the podium also. At the end of this beautiful night in Saudi Arabia, Lewis and Valteri took place first and third, Max was not happy but with the level of point mentality, he had a good mood towards the Abu Dhabi race.Dream Start for Lewis Hamilton
All eyes onto the Yas Marina circuit and two impressive drivers might be one of the best racing couples in their generation ready to the rumble. In the qualifying round on Saturday, Max drove tremendously and got P1, Lewis goes for P2. In Yas Marina racing track, turn one tend into the left-hand side, and if any driver who occupied the second grid position has slightly benefit rather than pole driver( When you recorded faster’s a lap in qualifying round, you named as a pole driver.). Because the second grid starter has more than a 65% chance to take the inside line and take maximum advantage of leading the Grand Prix. But for that move, the driver should be very conscious about breaking the zone and must manage better exits for the next straight line. If he paddled his break more than the appropriate level It would be a lockup. Therefore suitable break balance and better exit would be a key element down to the turn one. In pole seter's point of view, if he wants to defend his rivalry,he needs a proper start, instant acceleration with solid inside line covering. All the cars came to the grid positions. Commentary Crofty has raised his voice through microphone,“ We have been waiting for this all season long , Finale ,title decider , under the lights here in Abu Dhabi .It’s lights out away we go…”
Hamilton gets decent start already ahead Max Verstappen , Max’s start was not so accuracy but he tried to cover inside line before they reaching to the turn one . But seventh-time world champion has passed 24 years old Dutch driver bitt second and leads Yas Marina grand-prix. After the turn one , Hamilton asked from his racing engineer “Bono, what’s the situation behind ??” his reply was , “Max in second place, keep your head down ” When we consider Red bull car and Mercedes car technically , Mercedes has unquestionable pace and quick acceleration . But Red Bull has better racing driver ,probably one of the best one they’ve ever seen since Sebastian Vettel. Again let’s focus into the Race . Lewis managed the pace and distance Hamilton used medium tires and Verstappen drove with soft compound tires. Verstappen mitigating gap between race leader ,using his pace and grip. In the other hand Verstappen so fast in the corners and Hamilton was untouchable in straight-line. Basically Yas Marina consider as a mid-range power track. It consists with two DRS sectors In lap 1 , young Dutchman came back in turn 6 ( Yas Marina circuit in the below)
“ What’s the plan ?? “ they replied and advised to “Checo “ “Hold Hamilton ..” there onwards Mexican driver started his duty. Hamilton was flying out from the track and re-joined the race.
He has 2.8 seconds time gap with Checo and two DRS sectors would be enough to reduced that gap. By Lap 20, Hamilton was in DRS range of Perez and the Mexican had been told to hold up Hamilton. So, bearing down on the lead Red Bull, Hamilton made it past him towards Turn 6 but Perez led into the corner. However, the Mercedes driver had a better exit and led into the following. Another twist in the tale as Perez made his way past the seven-time champion going Turn 9 and led into Lap 21. Perez led by a whisker starting the 21st lap, Hamilton again getting a superior exit out of Turn 5 and pinning the Red Bull to the outside going into Turn 6, finally taking the lead of the race. But Perez had done his job, and done it admirably, holding up the Mercedes enough for Verstappen to make up five seconds advantage. Then in turn 5 , Red bull asked to Checo give the enough space for Verstappen .So young dutchman paid his respect for his team mate for holding Hamilton until his arrives. “Wooo…Checo is a legend “ he said that phrase via team radio when he passed his team mate. Until lap 21 to 56 , nothing has happened . Hamilton steadily maintained his gap with Verstappen. Now gap is 2.5 seconds but Max Verstappen couldn’t see any proper opportunity to win the race. Then miracle has happened.Latifi’s Crash
When Verstappen came across that midfield gaggle on Lap 51 he was just over 11 seconds behind Hamilton, the lead now looking insurmountable. That was, until Nicholas Latifi crashed on Lap 53 exiting Turn 14, bringing out a Safety Car. This would be a one last hope for Verstappen for winning the race. Hamilton is not happy ,because after four -five laps he would be a champ. But now safety car has deployed and he should reduce his pace down to 30% ( Under the FIA rules). According to the FIA rules and regulations under safety car circumstances , when safety car has deployed any cars in the track would be able to reach free pit stopping . In this scenario Max goes for a pit and changed his tires into the soft compound tires. But he lost his track positions . previously he was in second place and after the pitting , he drop down to the sixth places.( But In actual order he’s still in second place. Between Hamilton and Verstappen there were five lap cars.) Cause of this lap cars , Verstappen had very narrow chance to overtake Lewis Hamilton . Because there were five lap cars ahead he and Hamilton and under the safety car they have only one or two laps to racing. But still there is one chance!! Red bull racing team had pitted Max based on that assumption.Lap cars would be able to overtake safety car.
Normally , Under the safety car situation If lap cars were not in actual sequence or if they were stuck in middle of the pack. Race director has authority to let them overtake safety car and rejoin to actual sequence. Because it helps to keep actual formation of the race without any hinderance. But this rule isn’t mandatary o . It has been occasionally based on the race director’s concerns. In in Abu Dhabi finale , Michale massi who the race controller took that stern decision and let lap cars to overtake the safety car. When race director was informed his decision to drivers who in the middle of the pack , Norris , Alanso , Ocon ,Leclerc and Vettel would be able to overtake the safety car. Then immediately Verstappen came to the Hamilton’s tail. Hamilton asked previously “ Do we need to change the tires.” But Bono was informed “If we pitted we lost track position.” But when max came to his tail with soft compound tires. Hamilton realized they made lethal mistake. But it’s too late to revise it.” ,Hamilton is not happy , Toto is not happy either. before for the green flag (It’s the sign for the restart) Hamilton asked from his race engineer. “Bono, Is he right behind me ,with new tires ??” Bono’s reply was “Yes he will be.”
Greatest Snatching everIn lap 56 , Safety car moving away and as a race leader Hamilton has controlling power and rights to start the race. In turn 12 ,both drivers in wheel to wheel and Verstappen’s race engineer GP said via his team radio. “This is it mate, this is it.” Hamilton starts his acceleration and crowd goes roaring , Crofty again raised his voice and two championship contenders were started their one last battle. “We have one lap of racing to decide the championship in 2021.Hamilton has a advantage ,Verstappen has faster fresher tires .3.2 miles of the racing action.” All the drama all the controversies coming down for this. Verstappen sent off for Hamilton . first overtaking zone would be fine but in the third sector Verstappen drove with such a passion and confidence , In the turn 5 Hamilton goes little bit of wide due to his old tires and there was enough space in inside corner. Non sentimental Verstappen push into that gap within a one second. Hamilton sees his coming but couldn’t cover inside because he’s in understeer .Verstappen’s late lunging goes according to the plan. After the turn 5 , Verstappen get astonishing exit and then push into the next two DRS zones . Turn 5 isn’t common overtaking place in Yas Marina circuit .But in here Max took that chance because he knew he’ll be able to defense Hamilton in next two DRS zones. Hamilton either thought Max won’t overtake in this corner . Therefore he wasn’t close the room. Despite his old tires ,Hamilton was the fastest driver in the track. Therefore he tried to overtake in next long straight line. He got better slipstream in both terms . But nothing happened because Dutch man wasn’t leave his inside line with solid defensing. In the last DRS zone’s speed trap ,both drivers so close to contact. But still Verstappen stays ahead. After the turn 9 , Hamilton gave up . He knew his team made huge mistake and Red bull took it greedy. In the turn 16 Verstappen had better exit with sophisticated drifting . Turn 16 was last corner in Yas Marina. Then he passed checkered flag as a world champion. After 2.234 seconds Hamilton over way the checkered flag . Honestly , They have shared brilliant championship battle . But Championship can only be won by one .and this year It’s going Dutch. When Max crossed the line his former team mate Alex Albon screaming
“Oh!! My lord Max. You’re the world champion.”
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