Max Verstappen can beat Lewis Hamilton to win F1 title at Saudi Arabian GP

The Formula One Championship enters its final phase, with two races remaining, which will also determine the fate of the season. The two championship contenders have had it all in the last 21 races, with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton just eight points apart.

Max Verstappen had a points advantage in the penultimate race of the season at Jeddah, as he topped the standings with eight points ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Since getting the new engine, however, Hamilton has won consecutive races in Brazil and Qatar. Furthermore, the Saudi Arabian GP will have narrower tracks, with long straights that could create opportunities for Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton.

Max Verstappen could win the championship in Jeddah this weekend, provided everything works out in his favor. Not only does he need an extraordinary motivation from himself, but he also needs Lewis Hamilton to have a bad outing at the Saudi Arabian GP.

Four scenarios of how Max Verstappen can win the championship at Jeddah

The margin of error for both drivers is barely significant, as they are unlikely to make any more errors at this point. Four situations could see Max Verstappen win the championship in Jeddah:

Consider the following situations:

• Max Verstappen finished P1 with the fastest lap, while Lewis Hamilton finished sixth or lower
• The Dutchman finished P1, and Hamilton finished P7 or below
• The current championship leader finishes P2 with the fastest lap, and the Briton finishes P10 or below.
• Verstappen finished P2, the Mercedes driver did not score any points