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Only two drivers -- Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari's Fernando Alonso-- still have a mathematical chance of claiming the 2012 Formula 1 World Championship. Let's review all the possibilities for each driver.
The “easiest” way for Sebastian Vettel to clinch his third title is to finish Sunday's race in the top four, regardless of where Fernando Alonso finishes. Vettel would take the title because of his higher number of wins during the season.
Fernando Alonso can only win the championship by finishing on the podium. Fourth or lower is no good at all for the Ferrari driver. If Alonso wins and Vettel is fifth or lower, the Spaniard will be champion.
Here is the points possibility chart with the current standings and the points awarded for each position.
The “easiest” way for Sebastian Vettel to clinch his third title is to finish Sunday's race in the top four, regardless of where Fernando Alonso finishes. Vettel would take the title because of his higher number of wins during the season.
Fernando Alonso can only win the championship by finishing on the podium. Fourth or lower is no good at all for the Ferrari driver. If Alonso wins and Vettel is fifth or lower, the Spaniard will be champion.
Here is the points possibility chart with the current standings and the points awarded for each position.
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