F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix LIVE REACTION: Mercedes protests REJECTED latest, Verstappen WINS controversial world title

MAX VERSTAPPEN has won a heart-stopping, controversial finale to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton was pegged in by a safety car, allowing Verstappen to pit for a new set of tyres, while the Brit could not stop.

That left the pair to race off with one lap to go, and with a fresh set of tyres it was then in Verstappen’s hands to win.

The safety car appears to have pulled the rug from under Hamilton’s feet and is sure to be the biggest controversy in Formula One history.

Hamilton had the chance to change his tyres with 20 laps to go but has gambled on keeping an old set of rubbers to close in on the world tile.

The pair made contact in the first lap after the Brit got an incredible jump on his rival at the start.

But after an investigation stewards have decided not to punish the reigning world champ.

Instead of giving a place back to Verstappen he only had to give back time. Red Bull were convinced he DIDN’T ease up and complained but the stewards were satisfied Hamilton did do so.

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from The Sun