The BAFTA for Sport goes to The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix #VirginMediaBAFTAs /I2L67iJago The excitement for the race and the sport had built throughout the season and F1 reported 107.8 million people had tuned in to watch, a rise of 30 million from the season’s average. Hamilton had comfortably led the race from the start, leaving Red Bull team boss Christian Horner to admit Verstappen needed a “sporting miracle” to win, but a late and controversial Safety Car call from former race director Michael Masi provided the miracle he was after. Heading into the final race of a thrilling 2021 season, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen were level on points with the Mercedes driver chasing a record-breaking eighth World Championship while the Dutchman was going after his maiden title.

One of the most dramatic season finales in Formula 1 history has been recognised by those outside of the sport as Sky Sports’ coverage of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) for the best coverage of a sports event. The coverage of the final race showdown between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has won a BAFTA.

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