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The ultimate F1 2024 title calculator: How Lando Norris could beat Max Verstappen

The 2024 Formula 1 season is heating up, and the battle for the Drivers’ World Championship between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris is at the center of attention. To help fans dive deeper into the title race and make their own predictions, PlanetF1.com has introduced a new tool, The Ultimate F1 2024 Title Fight Calculator*. Developed by Pablo Hidalgo, the website’s resident F1 data analyst, the calculator allows users to simulate how the championship standings could unfold based on their predictions for upcoming races.

The calculator is designed to be simple and user-friendly. Fans can manually input the finishing positions they predict for Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, and Oscar Piastri in the remaining races of the 2024 season. The tool also allows users to select whether either driver will earn the extra point for achieving the fastest lap, provided they finish inside the top 10 in that race.

The tool uses the official Formula 1 points system, which awards points to the top 10 finishers in each race as follows: 25 points for first place, 18 for second, 15 for third, 12 for fourth, 10 for fifth, 8 for sixth, 6 for seventh, 4 for eighth, 2 for ninth, and 1 point for tenth. Additionally, 1 point is awarded to the driver who sets the fastest lap in the race, but only if they finish within the top 10.

For sprint races, the calculator follows F1’s official sprint points system, which only awards points to the top eight finishers: 8 points for first place, 7 for second, 6 for third, 5 for fourth, 4 for fifth, 3 for sixth, 2 for seventh, and 1 point for eighth. Importantly, no extra point is awarded for setting the fastest lap during a sprint race, so this feature is excluded from the tool when predicting sprint race outcomes.

As users enter predicted race results, the calculator automatically updates to display the latest standings. On desktop, users can view a detailed graph that tracks the progression of the championship standings as each race result is added. On mobile devices, a simplified version of the calculator is available, which shows the updated points tallies for the drivers in real-time as race positions are entered.

One of the calculator’s standout features is its dynamic nature. If a user changes a previously inputted race result, the tool automatically updates the outcomes of all subsequent races. This allows for easy adjustments to predictions without needing to start over.

Additionally, the calculator provides instant feedback on how each race affects the championship. After entering a race result, a dropdown message will display the updated points totals for Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, letting users see the immediate impact of their predictions. This message updates automatically if the user decides to revise a previous race’s result or makes changes to other races.

For fans who want to focus on the progression of a particular driver, the calculator offers customizable viewing options. In the graph that tracks the standings, users can click on the names of any of the four drivers (Verstappen, Norris, Leclerc, or Piastri) in the chart’s legend to hide their results. This feature allows users to isolate one driver’s performance over the remaining races. If users want to return to the default view showing all four drivers, they simply need to click the name of the hidden driver again.

While the calculator works on mobile devices, the best experience is achieved on a desktop or laptop. The larger screen allows for a clearer view of the graph, which updates immediately as results are entered. On mobile, the interface is simplified, and while users can still input race results and see the updated standings, the visual impact of the graph may not be as pronounced.

This tool invites fans to get involved in the F1 title race in a new and exciting way. By making predictions and seeing how different outcomes could affect the standings, users can simulate various scenarios and even determine what it would take for Lando Norris to beat Max Verstappen in the championship fight.

For those with questions or feedback, PlanetF1.com encourages users to leave comments. The development team is open to suggestions and improvements to ensure the calculator meets the needs of all F1 fans.

So, whether you’re a die-hard Formula 1 enthusiast or just curious about how the title race might unfold, the Ultimate F1 2024 Title Fight Calculator is the perfect way to engage with the championship. Let your imagination run wild and see if Lando Norris can dethrone Max Verstappen in the fight for the 2024 World Championship!