Updated On: 07 December, 2021 07:33 AM IST | Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) | Abhishek Takle
Hamilton wins thrilling Saudi Arabia GP to go level on points with Verstappen; title showdown in Abu Dhabi

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton (right) with the trophy while 2nd-placed Max Verstappen looks on in Jeddah on Sunday. Pic/Getty Images
Lewis Hamilton won a dramatic inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to draw level on points with Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and set up an enticing, winner-takes-all title showdown at the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
The Dutchman, who leads the standings having won more races, kept his second-place finish despite stewards handing him two time penalties in an evening of crashes, controversy and yet another collision between the title rivals. Hamilton’s Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas was third.