reginos:

The debate about cars and engines etc. has its significance, but let's face it that it was Nicholas Latifi's crash at a very crucial point in the race which influenced (most probably determined) the outcome of the championship.

If this crash never happened Hamilton would have cruised to his 8th. But crashes are an inherent part of motorsport. Luck smiled to Verstappen this season.

Between Hamilton and Verstappen I'd prefer the former to win, but I am glad the race result wasn't overturned following Mercedes' protest. Sporting results should never be decided by officials, committees and lawyers.

I agree, I don’t want to see it turned around on appeal as well and I’m more of Lewis fan as well.   The cynical side of me thinks the American owners of Formula 1 are very happy with the FIA.   They engineered a last race show down that came down to a last lap pass.   Seems very scripted for Netflix  Smiley