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The Dutchman is in pole position to win a first world title, having established a point lead thanks to his win in Mexico City. However, with Verstappen and Hamilton having collided in Sunday's races after both previous Sprints this season at Silverstone and Monza, who knows what is set to unfold in Brazil between the grid's big two, plus respective teams Red Bull and Mercedes.

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