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The most controversial Formula 1 decisions ever

The history of Formula One is full of decisions that have sparked uproar, debate and lasting damage to reputations. Some stem from race‑day calls, others from governance and regulation. Here are a few of the most contentious. If you also enjoy F1, you can try online sports betting on all its events at the 1xBet platform.

One of the earliest high‑profile episodes occurred at the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix. As rivals Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost battled for the championship, they collided at Suzuka. Senna rejoined the race and crossed the line first, only to be disqualified for cutting a chicane after the crash, giving Prost the title. There is sports betting at 1xBet online and its Formula 1 section where you can also wager on who will claim the championship too.

The decision remains emblematic of the fraught relationship between drivers, teams and the sport’s governing body.

The infamous Crashgate

Another hallmark of controversy is the scandal dubbed “Crashgate” at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. Before the next edition of this exciting race, you may want to try 1xBet free slot now and its endless form of entertainment.

In this event, it emerged that Nelson Piquet Jr. had been instructed by his team (Renault F1) to crash deliberately to bring out a safety car and assist his teammate’s win. The fallout was swift: Renault faced severe punishments and the episode damaged the sport’s integrity. While waiting for the next bizarre Formula 1 situation, you have the opportunity to try the 1xBet free slot now and have lots of fun and chances of winning.

A team order and the 2005 United States Grand Prix

Team orders have also sparked fierce debate. At the 2002 Austrian Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari instructed its driver Rubens Barrichello to let Michael Schumacher pass for the win. This triggered widespread criticism of team manipulation over fair racing. You will see there is virtual sport available on 1xbet.ug/en/virtualsports in addition to a fully-fledged section dedicated to F1 too.

Finally there was the infamous 2005 United States Grand Prix. During a qualifying session, Ralf Schumacher, driving for Toyota and using Michelin tyres, had a serious accident that left him out of the race itself.

After a careful analysis, the Michelin tyres were deemed unsafe, and as a result, teams that used them withdrew from the race. This left only 6 drivers, which were:

  • Michael Schumacher;
  • Rubens Barrichello;
  • Tiago Monteiro;
  • Narain Karthikeyan;
  • Christijan Albers;
  • and Patrik Friesacher.

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