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British journalist suggests FIA reached settlement with Michael Masi over ‘human error' that cost Lewis Hamilton 8th title

Sky Sports reporter Ted Kravitz wonders if Michael Masi came to an agreement with the FIA amid his departure from the motorsport governing body. Controversy surrounded the end of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last season when Masi allowed five lapped cars to pass the Safety Car ahead of the final lap of the race, opening the door for Max Verstappen to pass Sir Lewis Hamilton to win his maiden title. It cruelly cost Hamilton his eighth championship, and while the FIA conceded in their investigation that a “human error” was made by Masi, they also stated that there was “confusion” caused by the vague regulations, and that the Australian had “multiple responsibilities” that were...
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