Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton’s title fight is considered the most dramatic in recent history.
The Brazil Grand Prix was controversial as Verstappen forced Hamilton off the track, but did not face a penalty.
Hamilton eventually won the race, maybe one of his greatest, from 20th in the sprint weekend.
The battle continued at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which featured a series of events between the title contenders.
Verstappen was ordered to give Hamilton the lead back, twice, after illegal overtaking off the track.
Hamilton collided into the back of Verstappen’s Red Bull, which had slowed – Verstappen was given a 10-second penalty for this.
The points were level and the title race went down to a winner-takes-all finale.
The intense last lap in Abu Dhabi would become one of the sport’s most controversial moments.
Race director Michael Masi incorrectly applied the rules in a late safety-car period, as Hamilton seemed on course to win his eighth title.
Masi went against protocol regarding lapped cars before the final-lap restart, allowing Verstappen to pass Hamilton into Turn Five and claim his first title.
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