The stage is set for Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen for their final race of the 2021 F1 World Championship at the Abu Dhabi GP, know who wins if both are tied on points
As the 2021 F1 World Championship approaches its conclusion, the 22nd and final race of the year will see Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen battling it out for the top position as both the racers are currently holding the top two places. What adds to the thrill of the race is that both Hamilton and Verstappen are level on points with 369.5 points each.
It’s been way too long since we last saw two drivers heading into the final race on level points. This type of a situation transpired back in 1974 making the Hamilton vs Verstappen race only the second time such a scenario has occurred in the sport’s history.
Lewis Hamilton vs Max Verstappen: Current Situation
Drivers’ standings (Top 2 teams)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull)- 369.5 pts
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)- 369.5 pts
- Valtteri Botas (Mercedes)- 218 pts
- Sergio Perez (Mercedes)- 190 pts
So a total of 21 races have taken place throughout the year with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen both holding the top two positions in the overall standings table with level points. Why is Verstappen officially on the first place? Because he has 9 Grand Prix wins to his name as compared to Hamilton who has 8 so far. However, the two drivers are tied on equal number of points.
F1 Abu Dhabi 2021: What Is Needed From The Two To Win?
It’s very simple. Whoever wants to clench the 2021 F1 Driver’s Championship title has to just worry about finishing above the other driver in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.
F1 Abu Dhabi 2021: Who Wins If Verstappen And Hamilton Are Tied On Points
Given that Hamilton and Verstappen end the final race on level points post the conclusion of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, then the prize winner will be determined on the number of Grand Prix’s they have bagged throughout the year. If that happens, then it’s going to be Verstappen who will be awarded with the Championship title as he has one more Grand Prix title to his name than the British driver.
There is no possibility of the two tying on level points if Hamilton emerges victorious at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which means he will have to get the best of Verstappen to get his hands on the title.
Who Is The Favourite To Win?
Lewish Hamilton will be eyeing a record-breaking eighth Championship when he gets set to take on Verstappen on Sunday. Not to forget that Hamilton has won the last three Grand Prix’s before this as well and Abu Dhabi has been very kind to him since he has won there more number of times than any other driver. The Mercedes that he is going to be driving is also superfast, perhaps the fastest of them all and that will surely give him an edge over his Belgian-Dutch rival.