F1 LIVE: Mercedes fight on as they plan ANOTHER appeal, believing Lewis Hamilton was robbed of an eighth championship… as Red Bull insist they will not shy away from a legal battle after Max Verstappen took a controversial victory in Abu Dhabi
- Max Verstappen was crowned F1 champion amid huge controversy on Sunday
- The Dutchman overtook rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap in Abu Dhabi
- Mercedes took issue with the application of the safety car procedure
- They have launched two appeals so far, both of which have been rejected
- There is more to come, with Red Bull ready and braced for a legal battle
- Latest Formula One news, including live action and results
The ugly off-track conclusion to the 2021 Formula One world championship is rolling on this morning as Mercedes continue to fight in the wake of Sunday’s controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen was crowned world champion in controversial circumstances, using a safety car restart – and a helping hand from the FIA – to overtake rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Join Sportsmail’s BEN NAGLE for the latest updates as the fight for the Formula One title continues…