3 races to go, and 3 drivers in the reckoning

I feel the title will be won by one among Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso.

The champions of the last 2 years, Hamilton, who was in Chennai recently thanks to Vodafone, and Button, are only 28 and 31 points behind, but McLaren do not seem to have it in them to finish ahead of the Red Bulls or the Ferrari in the remaining races to be able to make up these points.

So, it is 3 races to go with Webber 14 points ahead of Vettel and Alonso, who are tied on 206.

What do you think?

 

The advantage for Alonso is that he is in the most improved car since the mid-point of the season. Even if he could not keep the pace at Suzuka, he has been the form driver in the best race day car for the last 2 months. He is also not competing with his team mate, unlike Webber and Vettel. This column has maintained that Alonso has this advantage this season since he is clearly the top driver at Ferrari, and when it gets close, it helps to know that your entire team is working towards you being the champion.

Vettel of course has been the most brilliant driver of the last 2 years, but can he get over his brashness and tendency to make mistakes to take the championship? Or will Webber stay ahead and do enough in 3 races to keep the lead?

As for the team championship. Red Bull deservedly have it in the bag I think.