The drivers' championship is done and dusted for Lewis Hamilton, but team mate Valtteri Bottas still has a shot at finishing second.
The Finn is trailing Sebastian Vettel in the standings by 15 points, but with two races remaining, the runner-up spot is still up for grabs.
"Yes, it is possible," the Finn told the C More broadcaster in Brazil.
"The difference is 15 points and 50 points are still available, but it requires some good races in the next two weekends.
"Of course it's not the same as fighting for a championship, but second is always better than third. Especially for the team, first and second is better than first and third."
In a twist of intra-team irony however, Bottas may require some cooperation from Hamilton in Brazil and Abu Dhabi. Will team orders come into effect at Mercedes?
"It depends on the situation," said Bottas.
"Lewis has his own ambition, just like any other driver, so he wants to win the races even if his championship is safe.
"I'm not expecting anyone to completely ruin his race for me, so as I said it all depends on the situation."
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