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Fernando Alonso has revved up the rivalry with his old-time foe Lewis Hamilton by declaring that Max Verstappen deserves to be crowned this year's F1 world champion instead of him.
Verstappen and Hamilton go into the season finale at the Abu Dhabu Grand Prix on Sunday tied on 369.5 points apiece - although the former leads on the account he has more race wins (nine to eight).
The pair's rivalry has transcended the sport and set up a mouthwatering showdown in Dubai with many fans split about who they want to win.
Max Verstappen has been backed to win the F1 world title on Sunday by Fernando Alonso
Verstappen is tied level on points with rival Lewis Hamilton (left) going into the season finale
Alonso believes Verstappen is more 'deserving' of the F1 title than his ex-McLaren team-mate
And Alonso, who was an acrimonious team-mate of
