ESPN.com · Nov 8, 2021
Max Verstappen on pace to win F1 title at Saudi GP
With four races left of the F1 season, Max Verstappen appears to be on the verge of a first world championship title.
He leads title rival Lewis Hamilton by 19 points with 109 to play for.
Here's the run-in:
Nov. 14 - Brazilian Grand Prix
Nov. 21 - Qatar Grand Prix
Dec. 5 - Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
Dec. 12 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1's championship points are handed out as such:
1st - 25 points, 2nd - 18 points, 3rd - 15 points, 4th - 12 points, 5th - 10 points, 6th - 8 points, 7th - 6 points, 8th - 4 points, 9th - 2 points, 10th - 1 point.
There is also one point on offer at each of the remaining four races for any driver who sets the fastest lap of the race and finishes in the top ten.