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Max Verstappen on pace to win F1 title at Saudi GP

With four races left of the F1 season, Max Verstappen appears to be on the verge of a first world championship title.

He leads title rival Lewis Hamilton by 19 points with 109 to play for.

Here's the run-in:

Nov. 14 - Brazilian Grand Prix

Nov. 21 - Qatar Grand Prix

Dec. 5 - Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

Dec. 12 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

F1's championship points are handed out as such:

1st - 25 points, 2nd - 18 points, 3rd - 15 points, 4th - 12 points, 5th - 10 points, 6th - 8 points, 7th - 6 points, 8th - 4 points, 9th - 2 points, 10th - 1 point.