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Max Verstappen 'HAS to be physical' to beat Lewis Hamilton as the seven-time world champion 'has a better car', insists Dutch legend Ruud Gullit... as he claims the incredible title race reminds him of the FA Cup!

Former Holland and Chelsea midfielder Ruud Gullit has waded into the hot topic of the epic Formula One battle for supremacy between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

The intensity of the fierce fight moved up a notch after the seven-time champion won the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix last weekend following a controversy-filled race.

The race was marred by a collision between the title rivals, which Verstappen received a 10-second penalty for, enabling the Brit to move level on points ahead of the season finale this weekend.

Ruud Gullit has waded into the hot topic of the epic Formula One battle for supremacy
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton collided again last weekend to set up thrilling finale

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton collided again last weekend to set up thrilling finale

The dramatic race has dominated the headlines this week and Dutch football legend Gullit has given his take on the rivalry, claiming the race for the championship reminds him of the FA Cup.