TITLE PERMUTATIONS: How Hamilton – and Mercedes – can be crowned champions in Mexico

Lewis Hamilton becoming only the third five-time world champion in history – many had seemed sure it would happen in Austin last weekend, but it didn’t. Will it happen in Mexico on Sunday? The odds are highly stacked in the Briton's favour…

WIN OR BUST FOR VETTEL

Sebastian Vettel needs to outscore Hamilton by 21 points in Mexico to keep his slim title chances intact. In other words he must win – and hope that Hamilton hits some form of misfortune…

DOUBLE DELIGHT FOR MERCEDES?

It’s not just Hamilton who could wrap up the championship this weekend. Outscore Ferrari by 20 points on Sunday and Mercedes will secure the 2018 constructors’ crown. Unlikely, maybe, but if things go their way the Silver Arrows could come away from the Americas with their fifth consecutive championship double…