With a 19-point lead, Rosberg knew victory in Brazil would be enough to secure him his first world championship. Hamilton took pole in a tight qualifying session and a wet Sunday appeared to open up opportunities for a chaotic race. Hamilton was supreme as he took victory, and Rosberg was facing being beaten to second by the outstanding Verstappen before a Red Bull strategic gamble handed the German second place, meaning he would just need to finish on the podium to win the title in Abu Dhabi.
POINTS
Rosberg: 357
Hamilton: 345
