How can Verstappen finish third?

Even though Max Verstappen has revealed that he does not care whether he finishe third or fifth, there is still a scenario where the Dutchman can jump Finnish pair Kimi Raikkonen and Valtteri Bottas at the season ending race in Abu Dhabi this weekend.

Verstappen has been in the form of his life, finishing on the podium in six of the last eight races, and winning in Mexico.

He has a good chance of overtaking Bottas, who has failed to win a race this season and is only three points ahead of Verstappen.

However, Raikkonen is 17 points ahead of the Red Bull driver so it will be more difficult for the Ferrari man to be toppled.

If Verstappen wins the race, he needs Raikkonen to finish 6th or lower, which will leave them level on points but Verstappen ahead courtesy of having two race wins to Raikkonen’s one.

If Verstappen finishes second, Bottas must be third or lower and Raikkonen must be 10th or lower.

Third place or lower for Verstappen would mean Raikkonen would have to be out of the points, and Bottas scoring three points less than him.

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