Quote Originally Posted by nugent View Post
They had to make a quick decision as the last lap was approaching.
Who gives a toss about the other lapped cars behind verstappen.
They were , and didn't, have any bearing on the race.
Of course it does as they would have finished behind the safety car & Hamilton would be world champion. It’s a multi billion dollar sport, with very precise rules that have just be subjectively overlooked

It’s the same as a referee awarding a penalty for a foul in the centre circle in the last minute of an FA cup final.

That’ll be Masi’s last race.