Verstappen is also the defending race winner at the Yas Marina Circuit - leading all 55 laps from pole position to chequered flag - although modifications have been made to the track in a few of the turns so it’s not quite as simple as copying and pasting the script from last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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There's also the possibility Verstappen finishes ninth (netting two points) and Hamilton finishes P10 (one point) plus claims the fastest lap bonus point to keep both drivers all square.
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It’s possible neither driver scores points (like in Azerbaijan) or even finishes the race (cough Monza cough). Look, we’re not going to rule anything out. (Luca Bruno/AP) Why Verstappen could win the world championshipĪlthough both drivers are currently even in points, Verstappen holds the tiebreaker with more race victories: nine to eight. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain crashes with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands during the Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept.12, 2021. Neither car sustained significant damage as Hamilton was able to take his broken (front) wing all the way to the chequered flag. Verstappen was told to give up track position to Hamilton and slowed down, or "brake tested" if you will, catching Hamilton off guard as he ran right into the back of the Dutch driver. Saudi Arabia: Just last week, Verstappen took a short detour over the curb to fend off Hamilton.Although Verstappen was not penalized, Mercedes continued to pursue disciplinary measures to no avail. Did Verstappen turn too late or did he try to run Hamilton off the track? Regardless, Hamilton scored the victory and kicked off the current three-race win streak that erased the deficit in the standings. Hamilton was unfazed by the grid penalty and soared through the field and not even Verstappen could hold him off. Hamilton was penalized for a technical infringement while Verstappen escaped with only a fine for his excursion. Brazil: This one began before the race with Verstappen taking an up-close look at Hamilton's car while it was in parc fermé.Verstappen backed off and flipped Hamilton the middle finger then called him a " stupid idiot" on the radio. U.S.: We're talking about practice but that didn't stop Hamilton and Verstappen from almost having another wheel-to-wheel incident.Fortunately, the rollover hoop prevented Hamilton from sustaining any serious injuries. The two locked up into the turn with Verstappen flying on top of Hamilton's car as both drivers were knocked out of the race. Monza: Hamilton had just exited the pits right ahead of Verstappen.Verstappen believed it was " really disrespectful" for Hamilton and Mercedes to celebrate after what happened. Verstappen spun out and off the track into the barrier and was hospitalized while Hamilton overcame a 10-second penalty to win his home event. Silverstone: Hamilton and Verstappen tangled right after the lights went out at the British Grand Prix.