AUSTIN — Sebastian Vettel goes to Brazil needing only to finish in the top four in the Formula One race in Sao Paulo to seal a hat trick of world titles.The climax on Sunday at the Interlagos circuit is what all in Formula One — barring Vettel and the Red Bull team — would have wanted to cap a thrilling season which could yet spring a surprise.Fernando Alonso’s third place at last Sunday’s US Grand Prix behind Vettel and winner Lewis Hamilton means the Ferrari driver is still in with a chance of preventing a third successive title win for Vettel, while himself winning a third world championship after his titles in 2005 and 2006.The circuit has seen some of the most spectacular races in Formula One history, with the weather often an unpredictable and decisive factor. Alonso has clinched two world titles there, although he has yet to claim a victory. In 2005, he became the then youngest Formula One world champion when finishing third to clinch the title with two races remaining.A year...
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