Way back in ancient history, when Nico beat Lewis for his one and only World Championship, there was a race near the end of the season where Lewis was deliberately slowing down in parts of the circuit to allow the 3rd place car(Vettle if I remember) a chance to catch Nico and possible steal some points from him.
Compare that with Carlos Sainz backing his pace down for much of the race and even backing up to help Lando Norris get DRS help.
Both tactics were done to help ensure either a race win or Driver's Championship. I remember I and others were outraged at Lewis(at the time) but now I seem to have flopped the other way with Carlos.
Is there a difference between the two tactics and should I have admired Lewis for doing everything he could to try and make up that narrow point gap for the DC?
Compare that with Carlos Sainz backing his pace down for much of the race and even backing up to help Lando Norris get DRS help.
Both tactics were done to help ensure either a race win or Driver's Championship. I remember I and others were outraged at Lewis(at the time) but now I seem to have flopped the other way with Carlos.
Is there a difference between the two tactics and should I have admired Lewis for doing everything he could to try and make up that narrow point gap for the DC?