THE F1 YEAR THAT WILL LIVE LONG IN THE MEMORY

The 2021 Formula 1 season was arguably the most exciting in the 71-year history of the World championship.

It was almost impossible to separate the two rivals, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, who came to the final race of the year in Abu Dhabi tied on points. The fact it took a controversial last lap shootout to decide the outcome was perhaps no surprise after an epic season of racing.

There were some rumblings of a protest in the aftermath, but they have now subsided. Nothing should take the shine off the season We look back on 10 key moments that shaped the year…if you think we have missed the mark here, please feel free to let us know at motorsportnews.ed@kelsey.co.uk

“Nothing should take the shine off the year”
James Roberts

1 FLASHPOINT OF THE YEAR: Copse corner at Silverstone

F1 folk are still arguing about this one. Up until mid-season the two championship protagonists had avoided contact. Or you could argue Lewis Hamilton had got out of the way at the first corner at both Imola and Barcelona when Max Verstappen had barged passed.

But at Silverstone, Lewis wasn’t going to back down.

This incident needs to be put into the context of the season at this stage. For the first time since 2013, Red Bull had won four races in