Max Verstappen has said that he and Lewis Hamilton "sometimes hated each other" this year, however, the mutual respect between them remains high.
The Dutchman admitted a shared moment after the title was decided at the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix returned their relationship to normal.
"You look each other in the eye," he said.
"You don't say a lot but you do relate a lot and you really appreciate the fight.
"Sometimes we did hate each other, but that's fine. That's the competitive spirit of both of us. He is an incredible driver."
Verstappen's driving has been criticised this year for being too forceful and he has been penalised a number of times for incidents with Hamilton.
But the 24-year-old said he did not expect to change his approach to wheel-to-wheel racing even if Formula 1 officials keep to their current line that he is not allowed to force drivers off the track when trying to attack or defend.
"Probably not because maybe I just have to make them realise, being forceful," Verstappen said.
"I have a very good relationship with them. When I'm in there [the stewards' office], it's not like I don't like them. I go to them and we have a good chat and we talk about it and it doesn't go into my favour.
"It's not like I then dislike them or whatever; I just don't agree with what they decide.
"From my side, I'm like: 'Well, that's how I race and that's how I think it's fair but I don't agree with that particular decision.''
Source -
BBC
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