Lewis Hamilton is on the brink of taking the Formula 1 title for a sixth time and for a third successive year he could wrap up proceedings at the Mexican Grand Prix. But how? Motorsport Week takes a look at the maths. Hamilton holds a 64-point advantage over Valtteri Bottas in the Drivers’ Championship, and his Mercedes team-mate is the only driver who can deny him the crown. There are 78 points up for grabs across the remaining events in the United States, Brazil and Abu Dhabi, given that there are 25 available for a win and one for fastest lap. Hamilton, with nine victories, would seal the title in Mexico if he is 78 or more clear of Bottas after the race. It means he has to...
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