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Originally Posted by tdott
How was the past controversies much worse?
There was never a time where the race director decided the outcome of a WDC and the FIA admitted it was human error.
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I know many have not watched F1 very long and/or have studied F1 history. But this isn't the first time stewards decisions had a direct affect on the outcome of championship.
Senna/Prost rivalry was far more contentious that Lewis/Max. Senna/Prost absolutely despised each other.
Stewards awarded Prost the 89 championship post race in Suzaka. After Senna had restarted after their collision, pitted for front wing and went on to pass for the win. The stewards post race disqualified Senna for cutting the chicane, despite sitting there for an eternity getting his car restarted. For longer than any advantage by cutting the chicane. Hamilton blew through chicane in the beginning of 2021 finale, but received to no penalty.
This was a massive controversy back then. If Senna/Prost played out today it would blow Lewis/Max out of the water. Senna declared war on the FIA and its president. FIA had it out for Senna and clearly favored Prost. FIA president at the time was French and so was Prost.