MAX VERSTAPPEN and Christian Horner slammed Mercedes for trying to ‘take the shine off’ the Dutchman’s maiden Formula One title win. And this season, Verstappen has been equally as phenomenal – securing a second world title in successive years. “At the end of the day, it was a crazy and epic Formula 1 season. “A championship is won over a whole season, not by one decision in the last race. “I think the rivalry between those two [Max and Lewis] has been so intense. I think you might see a couple of other drivers come into that fray as well. “It was epic last year and if that continues I think there’s going to be some fantastic races next season.

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