Conditions for the title for Norris, Verstappen, and Piastri

      The fate of the title will be decided at the final round of the Formula 1 season in Abu Dhabi. Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri remain in contention for the 2025 World Championship, but what conditions does each of them need to meet to become champion?

      Lando Norris is the favourite in the championship fight. He leads Max Verstappen by 12 points and Oscar Piastri by 16 points. A win is worth 25 points, so a podium finish in Abu Dhabi would be enough for Lando to become World Champion regardless of his rivals' results. More complicated scenarios follow.

      Lando Norris will become champion if in Abu Dhabi

      Lando Norris Max Verstappen Oscar Piastri

      1st Doesn't matter Doesn't matter

      2nd Doesn't matter Doesn't matter

      3rd Doesn't matter Doesn't matter

      4th 2nd or lower Doesn't matter

      5th 2nd or lower Doesn't matter

      6th 2nd or lower 2nd or lower

      7th 2nd or lower 2nd or lower

      8th 3rd or lower 2nd or lower

      9th 4th or lower 2nd or lower

      10th 4th or lower 3rd or lower

      11th or lower 4th or lower 3rd or lower

      Max Verstappen's chances of winning a fifth consecutive title, matching Michael Schumacher's record, exist only if he finishes in the top three. And it's not only down to his result — Max also needs his rivals not to finish above certain positions.

      Max Verstappen will become champion if in Abu Dhabi

      Max Verstappen Lando Norris Oscar Piastri

      1st 4th or lower Doesn't matter

      2nd 8th or lower 3rd or lower

      3rd 9th or lower 2nd or lower

      Oscar Piastri has the smallest chances of the title. The Australian cannot finish lower than second, and his rivals, as with Verstappen, must also finish in certain positions.

      Oscar Piastri will become champion if in Abu Dhabi

      Oscar Piastri Lando Norris Max Verstappen

      1st 6th or lower Doesn't matter

      2nd 10th or lower 4th or lower