Purple Bull, in the meantime, are 54 factors adrift of McLaren and 25 factors away from Ferrari forward of the final 4 rounds, however technically a weekend of most factors in Sao Paulo – with McLaren scoring lower than 5 factors and Ferrari lower than 34 – may see them get again into the lead.
Mercedes are additionally nonetheless mathematically in with an opportunity, albeit it a really distant one, as they sit a way off the highest three within the standings by way of a lonely fourth place.
Different dramatic drivers’ title battles from historical past and the way they performed out…
Whereas overhauling Verstappen could possibly be fairly the feat for Norris or his rivals, historical past has confirmed us on a couple of event that launching an against-the-odds title comeback could be carried out – because the examples beneath show…
1976 – James Hunt seals the title after memorable battle with Niki Lauda
The 1976 season is one which stands out in F1 historical past, with it being recognized for the championship battle that performed out between James Hunt and Niki Lauda. It was Lauda who appeared on the right track for the title early within the marketing campaign, having constructed a 23-point lead getting into into Spherical 10 of 16 on the German Grand Prix.
Nevertheless, the Austrian suffered critical burns in a horrifying fiery accident on the occasion – earlier than making a outstanding restoration that noticed him return simply two months later. Lauda nonetheless led Hunt by three factors forward of the season finale at Suzuka, however torrential rain within the race led to the championship chief withdrawing, which means that Hunt’s third place was sufficient to seal the title for the Briton.
