Lewis Hamilton's future in F1 remains shrouded in mystery as the seven-time world champion has maintained a silence following last season's controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen emerged with his first title after overtaking Hamilton on the last lap of the campaign, but only after the procedures regarding the safety car were incorrectly applied, according to Mercedes.
With Hamilton believed to be waiting for the FIA's report into the final race of 2021 before deciding whether to continue, GPFans takes a look at how we have reached this stage.
December 12 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Hamilton dominates the Abu Dhabi GP until Nicholas Latifi crashes out wth five laps remaining.
FIA race director Michael Masi initially signals no lapped cars can overtake, before reversing his decision with under half a lap to go before the safety car comes in.
Only the cars between Hamilton and Verstappen unlap themselves. Three others do not. F1's sporting regulations further state an extra lap should be completed behind the safety car after all lapped cars unlap themselves.
Hamilton claims 'manipulation' on team radio as Wolff disputes decisions with Masi over FIA-to-team radio.
Mercedes protests the result after Verstappen wins but is unsuccessful so lodges an intent to appeal.
December 15 - FIA announce inquiry into race events
The FIA responds to outcry over the events of the final round, claiming the sport was being "tarnished".
Four days after the race with its deadline to formally appeal approaching, Mercedes withdraws its intentions ahead of the FIA Prize Giving Gala.
Team principal Toto Wolff gives his first media briefing since the events in Abu Dhabi, discussing a range of topics including Masi's position and Mercedes decision not to appeal.
Wolff indicates an air of doubt over Hamilton's future, with both he and the seven-time F1 champion "disillusioned" with the sport.
Neither Wolff nor Hamilton attend the FIA Gala, with the team failing to send its car for the world champions' photo shoot.
December 18 - New FIA president warns "no forgiveness" over Hamilton no-show
Hamilton's Instagram 'following' count registered as zero, indicating he had gone further than as to simply deleting the app from his devices.
January 3 - FIA reveal attempted Hamilton contact
Ben Sulayem spoke to Spanish media whilst attending the Dakar Rally and revealed he had yet to receive a response from Hamilton in relation to messages he had sent at the beginning of his tenure.