Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen take their title battle into the unknown this weekend as Qatar hosts a Formula 1 grand prix for the first time at a track better known for MotoGP action. The last of three races on successive weekends from Mexico via Brazil, Qatar also starts a final run of three in the Middle East to decide whether Mercedes' Hamilton wins a record eighth championship or Red Bull's Verstappen takes his first. Hamilton slashed the gap to 14 points after overcoming a series of setbacks with one of his finest career victories at Sao Paulo's Interlagos circuit last Sunday. Brazil was marked by suspicion and controversy, and that is set to continue at the 20th race of the...
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