Verstappen felt for Hamilton over nature of F1 title loss

Hamilton had looked on course to grab the win that he needed for an eighth title, before a late safety car was brought out following a crash for Williams driver Nicholas Latifi.

A decision by F1 race director Michael Masi to restart the race with one lap to go gave Verstappen, who had pitted for soft tyres, the opportunity he needed to surge to the front and clinch the crown.

While delighted about the good fortune that helped him win his maiden championship, Verstappen…