Verstappen ‘one step ahead of everyone’ in F1 this year

Verstappen and Hamilton will enter the final race of the season at the Yas Marina Circuit tied on points, setting up a winner-takes-all finale at the end of the 22-race campaign.

Verstappen is chasing his first F1 world title, while Hamilton is aiming to become the series’ first eight-time world champion, surpassing Michael Schumacher’s tally of seven titles.

Two-time world champion Alonso has previously fought Hamilton for the championship and been involved in four…