What we learned from Verstappen and Hamilton’s press head-to-head before F1’s finale

As if they needed reminding.

The Formula 1 world championship trophy – the one that can only be awarded at the FIA prize-giving gala in case the winning driver’s actions or car are under scrutiny for a potential rules breach – sat between them. Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were side-by-side for the final pre-event press conference slot at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Of course, it started late.

The pair adopted contrasting positions as host Tom Clarkson kicked off…