ABU DHABI -- Lewis Hamilton insists this year's title showdown does not feel different to previous seasons after he refused to be drawn on the likelihood of a collision with championship rival Max Verstappen at the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
Hamilton and Verstappen go in to the final round of the season level on points, with Verstappen ahead in the standings by virtue of having won nine races to Hamilton's eight this year. The situation tees up the tantalising prospect of a winner-takes-all showdown on Sunday, although if they both fail to score points Verstappen would be crowned champion.