Lewis Hamilton dominates final practice ahead of title showdown at Abu Dhabi GP

Lewis Hamilton set the pace in final practice for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Kamran Jebreili/AP)

Lewis Hamilton laid down a marker in his quest for a record eighth Formula One world championship as he set a scintillating pace in final practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The Mercedes driver went into the season-ending race at the Yas Marina Circuit tied level with Max Verstappen at the top of the standings.