Rosberg will start Sunday in Mexico City with a 26-point lead over Hamilton , knowing that even if Hamilton wins out, Rosberg can claim the title with two second-place finishes and a third. I have to win (in Mexico) first," Rosberg said Thursday. But Rosberg was clearly focused on the future and seemed like a different driver after Mexico. Hamilton's window to a third straight season championship and fourth overall is closing fast. He was introduced as a Haas driver during the Mexico race week last season, but hasn't scored any of the team's 29 points this season.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 27, 2016 20:48 UTC