The road to the 2021 Formula One title showdown in Abu Dhabi

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and also Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton are degree on factors after 21 of Solution One’s 22 races, with the title to be chosen in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
The adhering to takes a look at exactly how they arrived:
BAHRAIN
Hamilton began 2nd and also warded off polesitter Verstappen after proceeding on approach. The Dutch motorist took the lead 4 laps from completion on fresher tires yet needed to hand it back after going off and also obtaining a benefit.
Hamilton 25 factors, Verstappen 18 (Hamilton +7)
ITALY
Hamilton got on post yet lost to ultimate victor Verstappen with the opening edges when they made get in touch with. A race blockage brought Hamilton back right into opinion from 9th and also a lap down. The fastest lap maintained him top.
Hamilton 44, Verstappen 43 (Hamilton +1)
PORTUGAL
Hamilton was 3rd after a security vehicle re-start yet passed Verstappen and also Mercedes group friend Valtteri Bottas to win. Bottas began on post and also took fastest lap. Verstappen was 2nd.
Hamilton 69, Verstappen 61 (Hamilton +8)
SPAIN
Hamilton’s 5th succeeding Spanish general practitioner win and also 6th in total amount. He began on post for the 100th time, lost to Verstappen at the initial edge and also made a 2nd quit late in the race to restore the lead. Verstappen took fastest lap.
Hamilton 94, Verstappen 80 (Hamilton +14)
MONACO
Verstappen’s initial win in Monaco, after Ferrari polesitter Charles Leclerc can not begin, sent him right into the lead for the very first time. Hamilton began and also ended up 7th yet took a factor for fastest lap.
Hamilton 101, Verstappen 105 (Verstappen +4)
AZERBAIJAN
Verstappen collapsed out while leading when his back left tire blew at 300kph with 5 laps to go, a mishap that stopped the race. A blunder at the re-start sent out Hamilton down a getaway roadway and also out of the factors.
Hamilton 101, Verstappen 105 (Verstappen +4)
FRANCE
A win and also fastest lap for Verstappen, that began on post yet lost to Hamilton at the beginning prior to restoring the lead at the initial rest stop. He after that made a 2nd quit for fresh tires and also won with fastest lap. Hamilton was 2nd.
Hamilton 119, Verstappen 131 (Verstappen +12)
STYRIA
Verstappen led every lap from lead. Hamilton made a late 2nd quit to protect the fastest lap incentive factor.
Hamilton 138, Verstappen 156 (Verstappen +18)
AUSTRIA
Verstappen’s 3rd win straight and also 50th platform in F1. He won from post, led every lap and also took an incentive factor for fastest lap. Hamilton began and also ended up fourth.
Hamilton 150, Verstappen 182 (Verstappen +32)
BRITAIN
Verstappen collapsed out after hitting Hamilton on the opening lap. Hamilton recuperated from a 10-second charge to pass Leclerc late on for a document 8th house win. Verstappen took 3 factors from a Saturday sprint, Hamilton 2.
Hamilton 177, Verstappen 185 (Verstappen +8)
HUNGARY
Hamilton rose back right into the lead with a 2nd area surface while Verstappen was 9th after a very first lap occurrence caused by Bottas.
Hamilton 195, Verstappen 187 (Hamilton +8)
BELGIUM
Verstappen ‘won’ Solution One’s quickest race, 3 laps behind the safety and security vehicle. Hamilton was 3rd, half factors granted.
Hamilton 202.5, Verstappen 199.5 (Hamilton +3)
NETHERLANDS
Verstappen won his house race from post and also took back the lead. Hamilton was 2nd with the fastest lap.
Hamilton 221.5, Verstappen 224.5 (Verstappen +3)
ITALY
Hamilton and also Verstappen clashed on lap 26 of 53, both retiring instantly. Verstappen took 2 factors from the Saturday sprint race.
Hamilton 221.5, Verstappen 226.5 (Verstappen +5)
RUSSIA
Hamilton, beginning 4th, came to be the initial motorist to win 100 grands prix. Verstappen went from last, as a result of engine charges, to 2nd.
Hamilton 246.5, Verstappen 244.5 (Hamilton +2)
TURKEY
Hamilton began 11th on the grid, as a result of an engine charge, and also ended up fifth. Verstappen was 2nd.
Hamilton 256.5, Verstappen 262.5 (Verstappen +6)
UNITED STATES
Verstappen began on post and also increased his champion lead. Hamilton confiscated the lead at the beginning prior to losing to rest stop approach and also ended up second.
Hamilton 275.5, Verstappen 287.5 (Verstappen +12)
MEXICO
Verstappen, beginning 3rd, took his 9th win of the period after taking the introduce the initial edge. Hamilton was 2nd. Mercedes had their lead reduced to one factor.
Hamilton 293.5, Verstappen 312.5 (Verstappen +19)
SAO PAULO
Hamilton won from 10th on the grid after a five-place decrease for a brand-new engine. He had actually been last on the grid for the Saturday sprint. Verstappen was 2nd.
Hamilton 318.5, Verstappen 332.5 (Verstappen +14)
QATAR
Hamilton led from post to take his 102nd occupation triumph. Verstappen began 7th, after a five-place grid charge for a flag violation in certifying, yet wound up 2nd.
Hamilton 343.5, Verstappen 351.5 (Verstappen +8)
SAUDI ARABIA
Hamilton’s 3rd win straight after an evening of disorder in Jeddah, with the lead transforming in between both and also the Briton facing the rear of his Red Bull competitor. The fastest lap for Hamilton, with Verstappen 2nd, connected ball games.
Hamilton 369.5, Verstappen 369.5 (Verstappen 9-8 on victories)
— Reuters