How Lewis Hamilton can be crowned F1 champion at US Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton has his first chance to clinch a fifth Formula 1 World Championship at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix. Hamilton holds a 67-point advantage and will clinch the title if that gap increases to 75 when the chequered flag is shown at the end of the 56-lap Grand Prix. Should Hamilton win, and Vettel place third or lower, then the Mercedes driver will be crowned World Champion for the fifth time. The other mathematics are as follows; Hamilton will be World Champion if:

• He is second and Vettel is fifth or lower
• He is third and Vettel is seventh or lower
• He is fourth and Vettel is eighth or lower
• He is fifth and Vettel is ninth or lower
• He is sixth and Vettel does not score

Should any of these situations fail to occur when the title battle will roll on to Mexico, where a 50-point advantage for Hamilton post-race would be sufficient. Source-motorsportweek.com

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