MUST-SEE: The defining moments of an epic title battle between Hamilton and Verstappen

How did we get here? This weekend, history will be made as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen race for the Formula 1 World Championship in Abu Dhabi – and it's no secret that they've had their fair share of flashpoints along the way.

Rewind to Bahrain where it immediately became clear that Verstappen would be launching a full-scale assault on the title against Hamilton and Mercedes, the championship erupting into life instantly: this fight was serious.

Crossed swords at Imola and Barcelona followed, but tempers hit fever pitch when the protagonists collided at high-speed in the British Grand Prix. Cue a war of words that has lasted the whole season.

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Monza saw another collision between the pair, with more barbs being traded in Brazil and Saudi Arabia. We've seen fury, fireworks and ferocity in almost every round of this titanic title fight.

Watch the most controversial, charged moments of the Hamilton vs Verstappen battle in the video player above.