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Championship situation: 3 races remaining

With only three Grands Prix left to run in the 2009 season, here is a glace of the championship situation ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. Jenson Button is able to clinch the title this weekend, providing he finishes in the top four and relative to his team-mate's place. Sebastian Vettel must finish on the podium to stay in the running.

How Jenson Button can claim the title at Suzuka:

- by finishing 1st with Barrichello 4th or lower
- by finishing 2nd with Barrichello 6th or lower
- by finishing 3rd with Barrichello 8th or lower
- by finishing 4th with Barrichello 9th or lower


How Sebastian Vettel can stay in the hunt at Suzuka:

- by finishing 1st with Button 5th or lower
- by finishing 2nd with Button 7th or lower
- by finishing 3rd with Button 9th or lower


Constructors' Championship:

- Brawn GP, which currently holds a 42.5-point lead over Red Bull Racing, can win the title at Suzuka by leaving with a lead of 36 points or more

- Therefore, if no Brawn scores, a Red Bull driver must finish in at least 2nd place

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