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