Lewis Hamilton believes he has nothing to reproach himself for

Before the Abu Dhabi final, Lewis Hamilton had clarified that he did not really intend to use a strategy to slow down Nico Rosberg in the race, to hope that the Red Bull or Ferrari can come between him and his rival for the title.

However, it is indeed this scenario that emerged in the final part of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this Sunday afternoon. So much so that the stand Mercedes, including through the voice of Paddy Lowe, executive director of the world champion team, ordered his driver to accelerate so as not to lose the race.

An unthinkable situation according to the main person concerned. “I don’t know why they didn’t let us race. There was never a moment when I felt like I was going to lose the race. It’s a shame but that was their thinking… and I don’t have much to say. admits Hamilton.

I don't think I did anything dangerous, I don't think I did anything unfair. We were fighting for the championship, I was in the lead, so I controlled the pace. Here are the rules... I hoped that Hag would come back but his tires were too worn towards the end and Nico drove well not to make any mistakes.

Hamilton also admitted that the numerous reliability problems encountered both at the start of the season and in Malaysia cost him dearly when it came time to take stock.

Find the report and analysis of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, produced by our special correspondents on the Yas Marina Circuit, in AUTO issue 2091hebdo, available tomorrow evening in digital version and this Wednesday on newsstands.