(Reuters) - Max Verstappen need not score another point to be Formula One champion if Lewis Hamilton also draws a blank in Abu Dhabi next weekend and the risk of a thrilling season ending in collision and controversy is real.
The two rivals are now level on points after Sunday's chaotic race https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/hamilton-wins-crazy-twice-halted-saudi-gp-2021-12-05 in Saudi Arabia but Red Bull's Verstappen is ahead of Mercedes' seven times world champion 9-8 on race wins.
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