Current Drivers' Championship Standings (after Brazil):

Alonso 246 pts
Webber 238 pts
Vettel 231 pts
Hamilton 222 pts

Suppose the 4 title contenders finish in the same positions in Abu Dhabi as they did today:

Alonso 246 pts + 15 pts = 261 pts
Webber 238 pts + 18 pts = 256 pts
Vettel 231 pts + 25 pts = 256 pts
Hamilton 222 pts + 12 pts = 234 pts

Alonso would become champion ...

But, it appears that if Vettel is leading the race with Webber second, Red Bull wouldn't impose team orders (since they are illegal) but there would be a hope that Vettel would 'do the right thing' without needing to be told what to do.

If that occurred, then the outcome would be:

Alonso 246 pts + 15 pts = 261 pts
Webber 238 pts + 25 pts = 263 pts
Vettel 231 pts + 18 pts = 249 pts
Hamilton 222 pts + 12 pts = 234 pts

Webber would become champion ...

Will Webber and Vettel have a chat during the week ahead about what they will do or perhaps there is simply no need for such a conversation? Maybe Vettel will agree to move over if Webber agrees to quit at the end of the season Smiley

I guess the issue is whether Vettel would prefer his team mate to win instead of Alonso - there's no love lost between those three guys - but I'm sure Red Bull won't be best pleased with Vettel unless he 'does the right thing'.

Looking forward to the grand finale at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi Smiley It's been a thrilling season. It's been so close and will be decided in the last race with 4 drivers still in contention. We couldn't have asked for a better season Smiley

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