Championship battle set for thrilling climax

Only 12 points separate rival Mercedes teammates Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, promising a close-fought season finale in Abu Dhabi

Nico Rosberg 367 points 9 race wins

Lewis Hamilton 355 points 9 race wins

SEASON BREAKDOWN

Australia Bahrain China Russia Spain Monaco Canada Europe Austria Britain
Hungary Germany Belgium Italy Singapore Malaysia Japan USA Mexico

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350pts

Rosberg wins first 4 races

Rosberg and Hamilton crash out after colliding in Spain

Rosberg has 24-point gap

Hamilton takes lead for first time

Rosberg regains lead

Engine failure scuppers Hamilton

Nico Rosberg: Remains in pole position, can win title by finishing third to Hamilton in Abu Dhabi

Rosberg’s victory in Japan gives Mercedes third successive Constructors’ crown

REMAINING RACES

Nov 27: Abu Dhabi
25pts per win

Other race winners: Verstappen, Ricciardo

Source: FIA