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Verstappen has won more races this year than Hamilton, so if the two end up finishing even after this race due to neither scoring points, the championship would go to Verstappen.
The others are and , which opened in 2012.
Instead of giving a place back to Verstappen he only had to give back time.
That right expires this evening with the team staying silent on the matter as they assess their options.
The new regulations brought the racing pack closer together and, as such, F1 fans have been treated to one of the most exciting title battles in year.