Lewis Hamilton vs Nico Rosberg: How can the F1 Drivers' Championship be won?
The two Mercedes drivers will dual it out in the final grand prix in Abu Dhabi
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Your support makes all the difference.Ahead of the final grand prix of the season here are the permutations as to how Lewis Hamilton or Nico Rosberg can win the title in Abu Dhabi on November 23.
Hamilton currently has a 17-point lead over Mercedes team-mate Rosberg, but the matter is complicated by the fact double points are on offer to the top 10 following the introduction of the controversial ruling for this season.
Lewis Hamilton can win the title if:
* he wins or is second
* is third, fourth or fifth and Rosberg does not win
* is sixth and Rosberg does not finish in the top two
* is seventh or eighth and Rosberg does not finish in the top three
* is ninth and Rosberg does not finish in the top four
* is 10th or retires and Rosberg does not finish in the top five
Nico Rosberg can win the title if:
* he wins and Hamilton is no better than third
* is second and Hamilton is no better than sixth
* is third and Hamilton is no better than seventh
* is fourth and Hamilton is no better than ninth
* is fifth and Hamilton is no better than 10th
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