Depending on the results, the title could even be decided on who has the most fifth places. It is that close.
Hamilton will be champion if:
He wins or finishes second
He finishes ahead of both his rivals
He finishes no lower than second if Alonso wins
He finishes no lower than fifth if Alonso is second
He finishes no lower than fifth if Raikkonen wins
He finishes no lower than seventh if Alonso is third and/or Raikkonen is second
He finishes no lower than eighth if Alonso is fourth
If Alonso if fifth or lower and Raikkonen finishes third or lower.
For Alonso to win, the Spaniard must:
Win with Hamilton third or lower
Finish second with Hamilton sixth or lower
Finish third with Hamilton eighth or lower, and Raikkonen failing to win
Finish fourth with Hamilton lower than eighth, and Raikkonen lower than second
For Raikkonen to be champion, the Finn must:
Win with Hamilton sixth or lower and Alonso lower than second
Finish second with Hamilton below seventh and Alonso lower than third.
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So far this year:
Hamilton has four wins, five second places, three thirds, a fourth and a fifth.
Alonso has four wins, four second places, three thirds, a fourth, a fifth and two sevenths.
And Raikkonen has five wins, two second places, four thirds, a fourth, a fifth and an eighth
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