Formula 1, Abu Dhabi GP: There was late drama, early controversy and late controversy as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen denied 7-time world champion Lewis Hamilton secure his record-breaking eighth F1 world title. Max cut down 17-second lead to win the race in Abu Dhabi after late safety car changed the equation. Rohit Sharma, Robert Lewandowski among many other athletes were ecstatic with the win.
India’s limited-overs captain Rohit Sharma compared the race to a last-ball six while Robert Lewandowski congratulated Max Verstappen on the win.
Formula 1, Abu Dhabi GP: Rohit Sharma, Robert Lewandowski amongst athletes congratulate Max Verstappen on world title after controversial race – Check out
“1 ball 6 required and guess what, Max Verstappen hits it. Unbelievable win #AbuDhabiGP #F1TitleChampionship,” Rohit Sharma said.
1 ball 6 required and guess what, Max Verstappen hits it. Unbelievable win #AbuDhabiGP #F1TitleChampionship
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) December 12, 2021
“Congratulations @Max33Verstappen. Incredible finish, Amazing Season, World Champion! #formula1 @LewisHamilton Great Performance,” Robert Lewandowski said.
Congratulations @Max33Verstappen Incredible finisch, Amazing Season, World Champion! #formula1 @LewisHamilton Great Performance. pic.twitter.com/QfCUR2bI2d
— Robert Lewandowski (@lewy_official) December 12, 2021
Former F1 driver Marcus Ericsson also congratulated Max Verstappen.
“Best season ever. Best sport season ever. That finish to the race just sums this crazy season up perfectly. You can’t make this stuff up. Unbelievable. Congrats,” Ericsson said.
WHAT A BOSS! @Max33Verstappen
— Virgil van Dijk (@VirgilvDijk) December 12, 2021
Formula 1, Abu Dhabi GP: Rohit Sharma, Robert Lewandowski amongst athletes congratulate Max Verstappen on world title after controversial race – Check out
However, George Russell who will replace Valtteri Bottas next season at Mercedes wasn’t happy with the way things went. He called it unacceptable.
“This is unacceptable. Max is an absolutely fantastic driver who has had an incredible season and I have nothing but huge respect for him, but what just happened is absolutely unacceptable. I cannot believe what we’ve just seen,” Geroge Russell said.
Max is an absolutely fantastic driver who has had an incredible season and I have nothing but huge respect for him, but what just happened is absolutely unacceptable. I cannot believe what we’ve just seen.
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) December 12, 2021
Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar also took to his official Twitter account to congratulate Max Verstappen for becoming World Champion for 1st time.
What a race!
Congrats to Max for becoming the World Champion for the 1st time & there will be many more.
However, my heart goes out to Lewis. What a season he’s had too. If not for the safety car, the trophy would’ve been his. Sheer bad luck. All the best for the next season. pic.twitter.com/pYPLoin4gO
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 12, 2021
Formula 1, Abu Dhabi GP: Rohit Sharma, Robert Lewandowski amongst athletes congratulate Max Verstappen on world title after controversial race – Check out
