Even if Lewis Hamilton has won the last two Formula 1 races, Max Verstappen can already become world champion for the first time in the next Grand Prix.
Doha - Before the final two Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia (December 5) and Abu Dhabi (December 12), the Dutch Red Bull driver is eight points ahead of the Mercedes superstar.
26 points or more are enough for an early triumph.
A failure in particular could have fatal consequences for Hamilton.
The Briton still has good opportunities to become champion for the eighth time.
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You have to know that about the São Paulo Grand Prix
Only four races left.
The world championship fight between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton comes to a head.
In Brazil there is even a Formula 1 peculiarity.
You have to know that about the São Paulo Grand Prix
These scenarios would be enough for Verstappen to win the World Cup prematurely:
- Verstappen wins and at the same time gets the extra point for the fastest race lap, Hamilton is in sixth place at the most
- Verstappen wins without a fastest race lap, Hamilton is in seventh place at the most
- Verstappen finishes second without a fastest race lap, Hamilton doesn't score any points
- Verstappen comes in second and at the same time gets the extra point for the fastest race lap, Hamilton occupies a maximum of tenth place dpa