Bernie: Verstappen's title is high enough F1 world championship decision battle is a disaster

Bernie Ecclestone slammed the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

"It was a disaster for F1, and sport itself became less important, no longer a purely sporty confrontation, but an entanglement of interests of a few."

Bernie, 91, the former godfather of F1, expressed his displeasure in an interview.

"It's a joke that the team leader tried to influence the decisions of the tournament officers during the game."

"The high level of confrontation that Verstappen and Hamilton showed on the track was thus pulled down to the next level. It's a shame. ”

Mercedes lodged two protests over the controversial safety car incident in the final stages of the race, both of which were ultimately rejected. Verstappen had to wait four hours for the official result.

Bernie thinks Verstappen deserves the title. "At such a young age he completed the challenge to hamilton, the best driver of all time. Off-track showdowns are also included. ”

Mercedes did everything in its power to indirectly shake Max, which can be counted as workplace harassment. In addition, Mercedes have been faster throughout the season, and they have a relative advantage in the championship competition, which increases the gold content of the Max championship. It all proves that he is a special driver. ”

Bernie was somewhat incomprehensible about Mercedes' protests. "They built maybe the best car in the world, but the protests dimmed the stars."