- 05 Nov 13, 16:04#379529So doin' some math. Lotus are 37 points in the rears. 43 maximum points available per GP for a constructor. The likelihood of a 1-2 finish for any of the three are slim to none as long as there's a Red Bull car on the grid. So where does that leave us?
33 points maximum likely for a team, meaning that Lotus, although mathematically in it, is not looking very likely at the moment unless something tragic happens to Mercedes. Ferrari is only 11 points behind, but the way their car is looking, having to resort to strategy rather than speed, it's not likely that they can best Mercedes like for like but they've got the fighting chance. Massa is looking better and Alonso is always a thread to podium.
Seven point gap to Lotus in Austin and they're done. Ferrari will be mathematically in it regardless until Brazil.
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