Final outcome of Abu Dhabi F1 probe to be announced in March

Formula One’s Governing body will announce in March, on the eve of the opening race in Bahrain, the outcome of an investigation into last season's controversial Abu Dhabi finale.

The 2021 title was won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen after a change to the usual safety car procedure allowed him to overtake Sir Lewis Hamilton on the last lap and denied the Mercedes driver a record eighth title.

F1 conducted a probe due to uproar surrounding the events while Hamilton has remained silent on the matter.

There are with suggestions that Hamilton's future in the sport could depend on the outcome. (Reuters)