19 ways to win the World Championship

2010 Championship Finale

For the first time in Formula One history four drivers will go into the final race of the season with a chance at claiming the Drivers World Championship. Alonso is the clear favourite with an 8 point lead over his nearest rival, but there are plenty of ways that both Red Bull drivers can sneak the title, and Lewis Hamilton could still score one of the sport’s biggest upsets.

Fernando Alonso will win the championship if he finishes

• 1st or 2nd
• 3rd or 4th if Webber does not win
• 5th if neither Webber or Vettel win
• 6th if Webber finishes 3rd or lower, and Vettel does not win
• 7th or 8th if Webber finishes 4th or lower, and Vettel does not win
• 9th if Webber finishes 5th or lower, and Vettel finishes 3rd or lower
• 10th if Webber finishes 6th or lower, and Vettel finishes 3rd or lower
• DNF if Webber finishes 6th or lower, and Vettel finishes 3rd or lower, and Hamilton does not win

Mark Webber will win the championship if he finishes

• 1st if Alonso finishes 3rd or lower
• 2nd if Alonso finishes 6th or lower, and Vettel does not win
• 3rd if Alonso finishes 7th or lower, and Vettel does not win
• 4th if Alonso finishes 9th or lower, and Vettel does not win
• 5th if Alonso finishes 9th or lower, and Vettel finishes 3rd or lower

Sebastian Vettel will win the championship if he finishes

• 1st and Alonso finishes 6th or lower
• 2nd if Alonso finishes 9th or lower and Webber does not win

Lewis Hamilton will win the championship if he finishes

• 1st and Alonso does not score, Webber finishes 6th or lower, and Vettel finishes 3rd or lower

Posted by Martin Porter. - Follow him on twitter @mpondaweb.

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