Ferrari’s outstanding two-time champion Fernando Alonso leads the title race with one race to go, in Abu Dhabi on November 14, and will seize his third crown as long as he can maintain his eight points’ advantage on Webber and 14 on Vettel. In terms of results, that means that Alonso can take the title by finishing fourth - if Vettel wins - and second if Webber wins the race.
Vettel has hinted that he is ready to help Webber win the world title at the last race of the season if he cannot do it himself.
“In that scenario, it is something you will think of,” Vettel told the BBC. “I think it’s clear. For sure, you will have to judge according to the situation. Both of us, we know how to react. We had some moments we’re not very proud of and which we don’t want to repeat.”
Alonso optimistic
Alonso, who finished third in Brazil, said he was “100 per cent confident” about his chances of clinching his third world title in Abu Dhabi.
“I just need to finish second,” said Alonso. “It doesn’t matter who wins if I finish second. The main goal is to be on pole and win the race. If we cannot do that, we try to be second.”
Meanwhile, McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton admitted that he was left needing a miracle after finishing fourth. “Realistically, we need a miracle, but I’ll keep trying as always we have nothing to lose now,” said Hamilton.
In contrast, Jenson Button was happy with his drive from 11th on the grid to finish fifth. “To finish behind my teammate is not so bad. We just have to build on this for next year. I don’t think there’s a team out there stronger than us,” said Button.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 9th, 2010.
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