2 more races to go this season. 8 points separating between the contenders.

That non-race race at Belgium now is proven to be very critical point wise. Max gained an automatic 10 points over Hamilton there, without it he would be trailing by 2 points. 

Max's path is very clear. Win one of the two races remaining and he is automatically the champion. 

If Hamilton wins the next race and get the fastest lap point, they would tie in points going into the last race. In that scenario, whoever finish higher would be champion. 

Now if Hamilton doesn't get the fastest lap next race, he would go into the last race trailing by a single point. Max will still win the championship if he finish 9th to Hamilton's 10th. assuming neither gets the fastest lap. They would tie in points but Max wins on tie breaker with 9 wins vs Hamilton's 8. 

 


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