It also has live free-to-air coverage of the British grand prix every year, and is home of the all-women's W Series. F1 Abu Dhabi grand prix 2021: How to watch free on race dayĬhannel 4 has free-to-air Formula 1 qualifying and race highlights which usually start airing a few hours after the chequered flag has been waved. In the event two drivers had the same number of points and grand prix victories, the countback continues through the highest number of second places, highest number of third places and so on.īut generally speaking, whichever driver finishes ahead of the other one this weekend will comfortably secure the title. This season, Max has won nine grands prix while Lewis has won eight, which would therefore make Max the drivers' champion if they were tied on points. There are a couple of circumstances in which there could be a tie after the final race – for example, if both Lewis and Max score no points at the Abu Dhabi grand prix (if this were to happen, let's hope it's *not* a Senna/Prost title-decider-style situation), or if one driver finishes ninth *and* the other finishes tenth with a point for the fastest lap of the grand prix.Ī post shared by FORMULA 1® the event of one of these relatively unlikely outcomes leading to a tie on points, the driver who has claimed the most wins of the season would take the title.

F1 2021 drivers' championship – what happens if there's a tie? What does all this mean for the championship after a close, dramatic and often controversial season? Will Max win his first ever drivers' title, or will Lewis add an eighth to his record-equalling haul? All will be revealed this weekend – and here's how to keep in tune with the action. In the constructors' championship, there's still all to play for between Mercedes and Red Bull, with a 28-point gap between the first and second-placed teams – so Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez will have important supporting roles going into the year's last grand prix. Related: The best F1 2021 deals on PS4, PS5, Xbox and PC

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