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Red Bull's Max Verstappen says F1 'more about penalties than racing'

Max Verstappen has labelled Formula One as being "more about penalties than racing" after the wild and controversial Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Verstappen finished second behind title rival Lewis Hamilton, meaning the two are level on points going into the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Dec. 12.

The race was controversial, chaotic and ill-tempered, with a collision between Verstappen and Hamilton topping a long list of dramatic incidents throughout the event.

The pair were fighting for the lead of the race on lap 37 when Verstappen forced Hamilton wide in a move similar to his defence at the Brazilian Grand Prix last month.