The reigning seven-time F1 champion drew himself on equal level terms in the championship standings with Verstappen approaching the season finale and following a controversial event in Saudi Arabia.
The Perth, Australia, veteran snapped a three-year winless drought for himself and a nine-year winless drought for McLaren by winning the Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
The reigning seven-time F1 champion recorded a controversial victory at Silverstone Circuit following an early incident with title rival Max Verstappen.