Hamilton wins 3rd straight in chaotic Saudi Arabian F1 race

Max Verstappen was dejected after finishing second and incredulous over the bizarre debut race in Saudi Arabia

Lewis Hamilton passed Max Verstappen with six laps remaining on December 5 to win the chaotic inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and pull even on points with his rival as Formula One's thrilling championship race heads into the title-deciding finale.

The race on the street circuit under the lights on the 30-kilometer (18.6-mile) coastal resort area in Jeddah will be one of the more memorable events of the season — if not the last several years. The event was marred by three standing starts, a pair of restarts, multiple safety cars and an intense back-and-forth between the title contenders.

Red Bull was allowed to negotiate a penalty for Verstappen, Mercedes head Toto Wolff slammed his headset in rage, and Hamilton drove into the back of his title rival before ultimately passing Verstappen for the win.