Lewis Hamilton has kept his hopes of a record eighth Formula One title alive by winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, taking the championship battle to the final race of the season.

British driver Hamilton, 36, now matches his Red Bull rival Max Verstappen on championship points ahead of the final grand prix in Abu Dhabi.

Hamilton is currently tied with German legend Michael Schumacher for the most world championships, but a win next weekend could see him beat the record to become the eight-time titleholder.

Sunday’s race was packed full of action, with two red flags and a controversial collision between Verstappen and Hamilton on lap 37.

The pair enter the final race on 369.5 points each, with Verstappen ahead on nine race wins to Hamilton’s eight, and will compete to see who will be the next world champion.

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