Formula One champion Max Verstappen expects Lewis Hamilton to be back next season to battle for a record eighth title despite the Briton’s disappointment at being beaten this year on the last lap of the last race. ‘I don’t feel sorry but I can understand of course that it can be very painful,’ said Verstappen. Asked how bad it would be if Hamilton did not come back to renew the battle next season, Verstappen doubted that would happen. ‘I can understand that the first few days after a race like that you’re not happy but you should also understand this is racing,’ he said.

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