Reigning two-time world champion Sebastian Vettel goes into the final showdown 13-points clear of his nearest challenger Fernando Alonso, knowing finishing fourth or above will guarantee his third consecutive title.

 

 

Fans can enjoy comprehensive live coverage of every session from the season finale on both BBC TV and Sky Sports F1.

The drivers’ title has been decided at the final race in three of the last five seasons and there will be another nail-biting conclusion to the championship in 2012.

With the first seven races producing an astonishing seven different winners, a host of drivers were in frame to mount a serious title challenge.

Despite criticism of the new Ferrari pre-season testing and at the first race of the year in Australia, Fernando Alonso emerged as the unlikely championship front runner by mid-season.

He posted a sensational victory in a rain-affected Malaysia, followed up by a win at his home grand prix in Valencia and again in Germany.

Red Bull had an indifferent start to the campaign, but went on to dominate the second half of the season, claiming their third straight constructors’ championship in Austin last weekend.

Sebastian Vettel’s hopes of retaining his title yet again looked a distant dream when the team and drivers departed for the mid-season break at the end of July.

He proved his mettle when he returned to the track though, winning four consecutive races from Singapore to India, followed by strong podium finishes in Abu Dhabi and the USA.

The German driver will also have history on his side in Brazil, as Red Bull drivers have taken the spoils in Interlagos for the past three seasons.

Mark Webber led the field home for the second time in three years at Interlagos in 2011, while Vettel concluded another championship-winning season by following the Aussie over the line in second place.

Heading into the final race of the 2012 season, Sebastian Vettel holds a lead of 13-point lead over Fernando Alonso.

Here’s what the two drivers must each do to become Formula 1 World Champion for the third time in their career…

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