Mercedes to lodge formal enchantment with preliminary protests rejected after Max Verstappen wins world championship in controversial vogue to disclaim Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen has received his first ever world championship following a dramatic day on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – however the controversy is about to rumble on.

The Purple Bull star began in pole place however trailed behind Lewis Hamilton for the majority of the race with the Brit firmly in management.

Nevertheless, a late security automobile allowed the Dutchman again into the race.

With brisker tyres, Verstappen and Hamilton confronted off in a dramatic last lap with the Purple Bull driver crossing the road to come back away victorious.

That was simply the beginning of the controversy as Mercedes launched two appeals in opposition to the ultimate consequence, each of which weren’t upheld by the FIA.

Hamilton’s group have introduced their intentional to enchantment in opposition to the rejections, with a choice required earlier than the winners’ ceremony on Thursday.

Right here’s how the motion unfolded…