Lewis Hamilton praised by bitter F1 rival over the moment his ‘world fell apart’

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner praised Lewis Hamilton for the grace and class he displayed following his controversial title defeat at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, Horner noted how deeply impressed he was by Hamilton's ability to stand on the podium and congratulate both him and Max Verstappen despite Hamilton's world having just fallen apart.

Hamilton had been leading the finale before a late safety car and contentious decisions by race director Michael Masi allowed Verstappen to pass him on the final lap. Horner also commended Hamilton's father, Anthony, for magnanimously congratulating the Red Bull team before post-race protests began in the stewards' office.