Golfers are sports fans, too.
Many were watching the Formula 1 series finale Sunday, which came to a dramatic conclusion in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Max Verstappen made a late pass to win the championship and deny Lewis Hamilton of an eighth title.
A late crash with five laps to go set up the frenzied finish. With one lap to go, Verstappen and Hamilton started side-by-side. This was not without controversy however. A controversial decision from stewards allowed the lapped cars between the two to go ahead of the safety car. As a result, the two rivals raced head-to-head for that last lap, but it left fans furious and questioning if it was fair.
The finish also set Twitter ablaze with reaction and several golfers chimed in.
If Max and Lewis switched cars would the season go differently?
— Harold Varner III (@HV3_Golf) December 12, 2021
HVIII with some thoughts.
That’s absurd, I do not understand how that is fair?!
— Matt Fitzpatrick (@MattFitz94) December 12, 2021
Matt Fitzpatrick was a bit puzzled, as were many others.
I’m not a @LewisHamilton fan but I’m absolutely gutted for him here…
— Thomas Bjørn (@thomasbjorngolf) December 12, 2021
The 2018 Ryder Cup captain for the Euro side with his take.
What a finish…..how good is the next season of ‘Drive to Survive’ gonna be……🔥
— Trevor Immelman (@TrevorImmelman) December 12, 2021
Netflix could be in a for some new subscribers.
Race day 🏎 – What a experience and what a race. Loved every minute. Looking forward the the next one now! pic.twitter.com/u98UyOafnd
— Georgia Hall ⛳️ (@georgiahall96) December 12, 2021
Georgia Hall was there, too, taking in the fun.
F1… you have my attention! Wow that was absolutely amazing.
— Eddie Pepperell (@PepperellEddie) December 12, 2021
Another satisfied customer.
Here’s a look at the last-lap theatrics.
That extraordinary final lap of the 2021 title race in full 😮#AbuDhabiGP 🇦🇪 #F1 pic.twitter.com/kknTMDfpAF
— Formula 1 (@F1) December 12, 2021
Charles Curtis of For The Win contributed to this article.
