How Rosberg or Hamilton can win F1 title
The chart below shows possible finishing positions of Rosberg vs. Hamilton and who will win the title for each scenario. Note that Rosberg must finish no worse than fifth to have any chance at securing the championship.
Fin. Pos |
ROS 1st | ROS 2nd | ROS 3rd | ROS 4th | ROS 5th |
HAM 1st |
— | HAM wins | HAM wins | HAM wins | HAM wins |
HAM 2nd |
HAM wins | — | HAM wins | HAM wins | HAM wins |
HAM 3rd |
ROS wins | HAM wins | — | HAM wins | HAM wins |
HAM 4th |
ROS wins | HAM wins | HAM wins | — | HAM wins |
HAM 5th |
ROS wins | HAM wins | HAM wins | HAM wins | — |
HAM 6th |
ROS wins | ROS wins | HAM wins | HAM wins | HAM wins |
HAM 7th |
ROS wins | ROS wins | ROS wins | HAM wins | HAM wins |
HAM 8th |
ROS wins | ROS wins | ROS wins | HAM wins | HAM wins |
HAM 9th |
ROS wins | ROS wins | ROS wins | ROS wins | HAM wins |
HAM 10th |
ROS wins | ROS wins | ROS wins | ROS wins | ROS wins |
HAM doesn't score |
ROS wins | ROS wins | ROS wins | ROS wins | ROS wins |