Motor racing-FIA's Masi sends out collision warning ahead of F1 title showdown


FILE PHOTO Formula One F1 - United States Grand Prix - Circuit of the Americas Austin Texas U.S. - October 24 2021 Red Bulls Max Verstappen and Mercedes Lewis Hamilton in action at the start of the race REUTERSMike Blake

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - United States Grand Prix - Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. - October 24, 2021 Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in action at the start of the race REUTERS/Mike Blake

(Reuters) -Formula One drivers could face suspension or lose all their points for driving in an unsportsmanlike manner, race director Michael Masi has warned ahead of Sunday's title-deciding battle at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, 36, and his 24-year-old Red Bull rival Max Verstappen head into the floodlit finale at the Yas Marina track level on points but Verstappen ahead 9-8 on wins, which would make him champion if both fail to score.

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