WATCH: The Top 10 closest title finishes of the modern era
As things stand, Lewis Hamilton leads Max Verstappen by just nine points, so could the 2021 season headed for one of the closest and most entertaining finishes in history? As you consider that question, sit back and enjoy as we count through Formula 1's top 10 closest ever title finishes in the modern era (essentially the seasons in which points could be scored at 10 or more rounds).
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