Hamilton titled in the United States Grand Prix if…

With a comfortable margin at the top of the general classification (67 points) on Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari), Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) could be titled at the United States Grand Prix scheduled for Austin (Texas) from October 19 to 21.

The Briton must have a 75-point lead on the evening of the American round if he wants to obtain his fifth world title. Here are the different possible scenarios below.

Lewis Hamilton titled in Austin if…
– he wins the United States GP and Vettel finishes third
– he finished 2nd and Sebastian Vettel finished 5th
– he finished 3nd and Sebastian Vettel finished 7th
– he finished 4nd and Sebastian Vettel finished 8th
– he finished 5nd and Sebastian Vettel finished 9th
– he finished 6nd and Sebastian Vettel finished 10th

If Lewis Hamilton does not do better than seventh place, the title race will continue in Mexico (October 25-28).

Find the analysis of the Japanese GP carried out by our special correspondents in issue 2186 of AUTOhebdo, available Monday evening in digital version and Wednesday on newsstands.