Hamilton v Verstappen - How the F1 title can be won

Hamilton v Verstappen

Hamilton v Verstappen - How the F1 title can be won

Who will come out on top in the season-finale?

Ewan Gale

Saturday 11 December 2021 11:00

After 21 breathtaking races, the 2021 F1 title battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen comes down to the season-finale in Abu Dhabi.

Hamilton's three race wins in a row from Brazil to Saudi Arabia have left the fight perfectly poised with both drivers tied on 369.5 points heading to the final race.

GPFans takes a look at how the title could be won at Yas Marina this weekend.

Scenario one - Verstappen finishes ahead of Hamilton

If Verstappen finishes ahead of Hamilton under any circumstance, the Red Bull driver will be the first Dutchman to take the world championship.

Scenario two - Hamilton finishes eighth or higher and ahead of Verstappen

If Hamilton finishes higher than eighth with his rival behind him, the Briton will take a record-breaking eighth title and go one further than Michael Schumacher.

Scenario three - Hamilton ninth, Verstappen 10th BUT with fastest lap

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Crucially, Verstappen has been victorious nine times this season compared to Hamilton who has won on eight occasions.

Therefore, if Hamilton picks up two points for finishing ninth and Verstappen takes a point for 10th and a point for the fastest lap, the Red Bull driver will be the champion.