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Max Verstappen, Red Bull rage after early Lewis Hamilton controversy

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - There was immediate controversy in Formula One's title decider as Max Verstappen seemed to be denied the lead of the race by a stewards' decision.

Lewis Hamilton got the jump on Verstappen at the start into Turn 1 but Verstappen closed in on his title rival in down the back straight leading to Turn 4.

With Hamilton leaving the door on the inside open, Verstappen made a very late attempt on the inside. His move appeared to be late but fair, with his braking timed well enough to make the corner.