Formula 1 Driver’s Championship Scenarios At Abu Dhabi - Final Race Lando leads Max by 12 pts (and Oscar by 16) heading into today. Lando Norris – Finishes P1–P3 → World Champion – If he finishes P4 or lower, Max can take the title. Max Verstappen – Must win the race. – AND needs Lando 4th or worse to overturn the 12-point gap. Oscar Piastri – Must win the race. – Needs Lando 6th or lower AND Max not beating him. Tie-Breaker Rules If any drivers end equal on points, the title goes to: 1.Most wins 2.If still tied: most 2nd-place finishes 3.Then 3rd-places, 4th-places, etc. until there’s a difference. Bottom line: Lando controls his destiny. Max needs a win + a Norris slip. Oscar needs a miracle.