F1 legend Fernando Alonso picks his best bet amid Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's intense championship battle.

With both Hamilton and Verstappen tied in points ahead of the final race in Abu Dhabi, many fans across the sport share their hot takes and predictions regarding the sport's intense rivalry. Meanwhile, as a two-time world champion himself, Alonso knows what it takes to garner the title—making it clear who his best bet is.

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“Mercedes has had the strongest car in recent races and should win in constructors, but Max is driving a step above the rest of the grid,” he claimed.

“Even more than the car gives him, and he deserves the title.”

Indeed Alonso is right about the constructor's championship, as Red Bull needs a miracle to overcome Mercedes' 28-point lead in one race. However, it is without any doubt that everyone will pay attention to Verstappen and Hamilton's final clash in Abu Dhabi. The pair have been battling each other for the entire season while experiencing controversial disagreements and crashes with one another.

An F1 title this year will be vital to both their legacies, Verstappen searching for his first championship to build his legacy, while Hamilton aims for a record-breaking eighth. Regardless of who is favored to win, it is certain that fans wish that the outcome will be decided by a fair fight-without any of the race stewards involved.