Agree with this. Obviously it's a lot to process in that split-second for Hamilton, even though he's had plenty of time to consider the concept of Bottas being ordered to let him win.
But if he HAD settled for second he'd have hoovered up in all probability not only another world title, but...
Practical betting advice though that might be, it's not really the bigger point though, is it? More a total acceptance of the farcical nature of the 'race'. That incident has done huge damage to F1's reputation as a sport. Obviously some weren't too convinced in the first place.
What do you mean, EVEN less of a sport than snooker...no quarter given or taken in Selby's epic 10-9 final win against Higgins on the same day!
But back to the point - it's a total farce. Even if you accept the very dubious argument that F1 is to a small extent a team sport, the fact is that...