Mathematically, Vettel actually still have a chance. But he had fallen 25 points behind Button. If he want to win Button must continue to fail to finish in the last three races, while Vettel must win two races plus the finish on the podium once.
This is almost impossible given the intense competition in the forefront of Formula 1 now.
Vettel himself admitted will not give up. He was sure, his car is still very competitive in the next competitions. “We will give maximum effort, chasing a victory as much as possible. After that we’ll see the results. If not (world champion), we will try to finish second. If not, yes we finish third,” he said.
After the race yesterday, Button may be the most happy. He was a bit lucky at the end of the race. When Webber crash on lap 45, many drivers in a hurry into the pit lane to undergo a second service. They worried that the safety car would come out. Including Barrichello and McLaren’s second driver, Heikki Kovalainen.
Button, who was behind them, choosing to gambling and continue the race. If the safety car really came out, the race will mess. If the safety car wasn’t out, he jumped a few positions ahead. Lucky for Button, the safety car wasn’t out.
After a few laps driving lighter than Barrichello and Kovalainen (who had to refuel), Button through the second pit stop. Then exit right in front of Barrichello!
At the end of the race, Button had experienced brake problems. But Barrichello did not have enough time to overtake.
As a result, Button is now to strengthen the position at the top of the championship. With three races remaining, he leads over 15 points on Barrichello. To secure the title, Button did not have to insist on the Japanese Grand Prix, Brazil, and Abu Dhabi. Button is also no need to finish in front of Barrichello. As long as he continues to finish just behind Barrichello, the title would be his!
“This is really good race,” Button said after the race yesterday.
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