Th💧e 2021 F1 title rivals reignited their fierce rivꦰalry at last weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix when they came to blows in what was their first proper on-track battle for nearly a year. 

Verstappen was handed a five-second time penalty for causing the collision with Hamilton, who bluntly stated 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:“you know how it is with Max” when asked for his take on the tangle. 

The pair were at odds over their coming together, with𓃲 Verstappen pinning the blame on ⛦Hamilton for not giving him space despite being penalised. 

Asked if he expects the rivalry to throw up more contentious moments ahead of this weekend’s season-ending 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Hamiltoꦦn told Sky: “Most likely. I🦹 think I'll adapt. 

"You've seen in previous years that I try to avoid [contact] in scenarios. I'm sure we'll grow, both sides will grow and improve hopefully🅠 so we don't have experiences like we did in the last race, but I wouldn't hold your breath.”

Hamilton and Verstappen clashed on several occasions as they battled for last season’s world championship, which was ultimately won by Verstappen in controversial circumstances at the 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Hamilton was a💖lso asked if he thinks the reason for Verstappen appearing to race him more ⛎aggressively is due to his success in F1. 

"I think yeah, you're probably rig🐻htꦦ,” the seven-time world champion responded. 

"I remember when I first got to the sport and your target is the guy that has the most championships. It was Fernando [Alonso], then it was Kimi [Raikkonen], because Ki♉mi was one of the best drivers here, and then it was Seb [Vettel], so I think it's natural.”

Nearly 12 months on from🔯 their title showdown at the Yas Marina Circuit, Verstappen will once a🌌gain line up from pole position, with Lewis Hamilton starting fifth in his last chance to preserve his win-every-season record.