Lewis Hamilton can be champion in Austin, but in which cases?
Lewis Hamilton can be crowned world champion at the United States Grand Prix against Sebastian Vettel. But what are the scenarios for the Briton to celebrate his fifth drivers' title?
With four Grand Prix races remaining in the season, Lewis Hamilton has an increasing chance of having his name inscribed for the fifth time on the list of Formula 1 world champions.
The United States Grand Prix is the first event of the season where the Briton can be crowned for the second consecutive year behind the wheel of his Mercedes.
But for that, he will need to finish ahead of his rival Sebastian Vettel and must finish the race in the Top 6.
Otherwise, he will have to wait for the next stage in Mexico to have another opportunity to achieve his fifth drivers’ title.
Here is a summary in the table below of the scenarios for Lewis Hamilton to be crowned world champion as early as Austin this Sunday:
