Max Verstappen an💖d Lewis Hamilton will go head-to-head for the 2021 F1 world title in Abu Dhabi this weekend in a winner-takes-showdown with the championship contenders tied on 269.5 points. 

According to , a deal has been struck between Sky and Channel 4 ꦜthat will allow F1 fans in Britain to watch the Abu Dhabi finale live and free to air. 

Sky Sports F1 has had exclusive live rights for F1 in the UK since 2019, with Chanꦕnel 4 only airing the British Grand Prix live each year. Channel 4 broadcasts a highlights programme of qualifying and the race from all the other events. 

But this weeken♔d’s title-decider at the Yas Marina Circuit will be shown liv💝e on Channel 4 as part of a deal struck with Sky. 

It is understood Channel 4 will broadcast a short build-up programme and brief post-race analysis segment. The feed is set to be provided by Sky Sports F1, featuring commentary from David Croft a💫nd Martin Brundle. 

Channel 4, Sky or F1 are yet 💧to issue formal co🍸nfirmation of the deal. 

Earlier this year, Channel 4 struck a deal with Amazon Prime to show live coverage of the US Open final featuringꦅ Britain’s Emma Raducanu. 🌜;

Meanwhile, Dutch b🐼roadcaster Ziggo Sport has announced it will offer💯 a free live feed of the race for F1 fans in the Netherlands.

Verstappen can claim his maiden F1 tꦫitle to become the first non-Mercedes world champion since 2013, while Hamilton is eyeing a record-breaking eighth world title.