2021 - Race 21 Saudi Arabia

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Everyone wants Verstappen to win title says Ecclestone
DECEMBER 3, 2021

Bernie Ecclestone says he and "everyone I speak to" hopes that Max Verstappen is crowned world champion for the first time either this or next Sunday.
The former F1 supremo insists that is nothing against seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton - he thinks it's simply time Formula 1 had a new winner.
When asked if an eighth title would put Hamilton above the status of F1 legend Michael Schumacher, 91-year-old Ecclestone insisted to RTL: "No, not at all.
"In fact, I'm surprised Lewis didn't say at the beginning of the year 'I'm retiring - I don't want to win more races or world championships than Michael'," he added.

https://www.grandprix.com/news/every...cclestone.html

Biased comments like that show why he no longer is in charge of F1. If Bernie is reiterating what he has heard from within the F1 management, then it would explain all those dodgy stewards decisions. They may well be prepared to overlook any dodgy Redbull antics at the next two races.

Lewis Hamilton’s title duel with Max Verstappen could turn nasty in fiery final showdowns, warns Damon Hill
Evening Standard
11:04am

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/for...l-b969839.html

If Redbull is on their back foot after qualifying, their only real play is to take out Hamilton with one of their cars. This will of course depend on how well Bottas does his role. Redbull can see the light at the end of the tunnel, so my money is on them being dirty at this race.