Punishing Lewis Hamilton for Abu Dhabi antics could end up hurting Mercedes

Nov 28, 2016

Fallen champion could have been more gracious to Nico Rosberg but should not be censured for his tactics on the track in F1’s absorbing climax

There was only one instance when Lewis Hamilton disappointed in Abu Dhabi as he lost his Formula One world championship to his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg.

It was not when he slowed down to back Rosberg into the jaws of the Ferrari and the Red Bull that followed them. It was not even when he twice ignored rather optimistic team orders to pick up his pace.

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