Lewis Hamilton has already hinted on the perfect way to end Max Verstappen debate

Lewis Hamilton missed out on landing a record eighth F1 championship last month as he was beaten to the title in controversial style at the season-decider in Abu Dhabi.

Hamilton led for almost the entire Grand Prix, before race director Michael Masi allowed title rival Max Verstappen to pull level with him for a one-lap shootout after a safety car had come onto the track following a crash.

Verstappen ultimately won the race to claim his maiden title. And the Dutch driver has been tipped to dominate the sport for the next decade.

Hamilton has been revered as one of the best drivers in F1 history but will surely call time on his career in the coming years.

Verstappen is the new star of F1 and he will now want to stamp his authority on the sport and prove that he is the man to beat.

The rivalry between Hamilton and Verstappen was intense last year and led to a string of mouthwatering races.

The duo came to blows on a number of occasions as the championship proved all-consuming.