With 2014's last F1 race coming up in Abu Dhabi on November 23, mid-day looks at who among Mercedes teammates Hamilton (334 pts) or Rosberg (317 pts) has a better shot at the world title
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg
Hamilton can win the title if...
1. He wins or is second in Abu Dhabi
2. is third, fourth or fifth and Rosberg does not win
3. is sixth and teammate Rosberg does not finish in the top two
4. is seventh or eighth and Rosberg does not finish in the top three
5. is ninth and Rosberg does not finish in the top four
6. is 10th or retires and Rosberg does not finish in the top five
ADVERTISEMENT
175
No of points that separate Hamilton from defending champ Sebastian Vettel
5
No of races Hamilton won on the trot before his second-place finish in Brazil
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg
Rosberg can win the title if...
1. He wins the Abu Dhabi race and Hamilton is no better than third
2. is second and teammate Hamilton is no better than sixth
3. is third and Hamilton can do no better than a seventh-place finish
4. is fourth but Hamilton is no better than ninth in the season-ender
5. is fifth and Hamilton is no better than 10th
158
No of points that separate Rosberg from defending champ Sebastian Vettel
50
The maximum number of points on offer at the last race in Abu Dhabi