But after the restart the Mercedes driver was left exposed on old tyres and passed by Verstappen's Red Bull, earning the Dutchman a maiden championship. Hamilton had dominated the race and was on his way to an eighth world title. McLaren's Lando Norris said the climax to the race had been 'made for TV' and his team-mate Daniel Ricciardo added: 'I'm glad I wasn't part of that.' It meant not all drivers in the field were treated equally - as lapped cars between Verstappen and third-placed Carlos Sainz's Ferrari, and others further down the field, were left in place. Masi's decision to allow only the cars between race leader Lewis Hamilton and title rival Max Verstappen to un-lap before a restart was at the heart of the Abu Dhabi controversy. The change replaces the phrasing in last year's rules, which said 'any' lapped cars between the leaders should overtake and join the back of the field before a restart after a safety car. Governing body the FIA has now made it clear 'all' lapped cars must un-lap themselves before a restart. Masi's actions had a direct result on the outcome of the world championship.

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