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Max Verstappen is completely unfazed by the fallout over the manner in which he wrapped up last year’s World title, says Christian Horner.
Almost three months after the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix finale, Formula 1 is still talking about it.
Going into the finale in a winner-takes-all situation, Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to secure his maiden World title.
But he did it after then-FIA race director Michael Masi set it up, the Australian making the unprecedented call to allow only the cars between then race leader Hamilton and second placed Verstappen to unlap themselves.
Hamilton and Mercedes felt the result was “manipulated” by Masi, who was later sacked by the FIA after an investigation into the Abu Dhabi decision-making.
That led to fresh calls from some F1 fans for Verstappen to be stripped of the title.
Horner says the Dutchman has not been paying attention to any of that.
“I think it’s gone completely over his head,” said the Red Bull team boss speaking on BBC Breakfast. “He doesn’t watch the BBC.
“He was delighted to get that first World Championship, against such a strong opponent – Lewis Hamilton, the most successful driver of all-time.
“I think