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21 CONSECUTIVE victories for Hamilton in America and Mex- ico have enabled the Stevenage- born racer to close the gap to his Mercedes team-mate to 19 points. But with only two races remain- ing, starting with the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, the title tussle remains firmly in Ros- berg's hands. Hamilton is reliant on Rosberg finishing at least one of the pe- nultimate rounds in fourth or lower. The German could even be crowned champion in Brazil if he wins for a third consecutive time at the Interlagos track. But a defiant Hamilton, who won so convincingly in Austin and Mexico City, has not given up hope on defending his title. "It's a great feeling when you're able to show the kind of pace I've shown at the past two races," Hamilton, 31, said. "Everyone has worked so hard and the car has really been faultless. "In terms of the championship, it's an unusual scenario to be in - fighting for something and not knowing for sure that what you do will guarantee you're able to make it. One outcome would be painful and the other would be a great achievement. Regardless, I'm going to keep pushing. "Since the beginning of my For- mula One career I've seen that everything can change even at the very last moment, so you have to fight to the bitter end." Interlagos remains one of very few circuits on the grand prix calendar that Hamilton, who moved alongside Alain Prost into second on the all-time winners' list following his 51st career win in Mexico, is yet to conquer. In contrast, Rosberg won in Brazil last year and also held off the challenge of his Mercedes team-mate to triumph in 2014. "I've got good form in Sao Pau- lo, and it's one of the real classic tracks, which usually produce some exciting races," said Ros- berg, who needs to finish second and third at the final two grands prix to clinch the title. "There are still two races to go and anything can happen in this sport, so I need to focus my en- ergy on the factors that I have in my control. "I'm looking forward to getting out there and having a big battle in front of those awesome Brazil- ian fans." Sport PHOTOGRAPHY BY LUCA VISCARDI KARATE FORMULA 1 maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2016 Malta wins Gold at JKA Italy National Championships FOUR SKA Athletes were invited last Sunday by JKA Italy's Chief Instructor Sensei Takeshi Naito, to participate in the 7th Annual Italian National JKA Champion- ships which this year took place in Maranello, the beautiful city of Ferrari in Bologna. SKA respresentatives com- peted against Italy's Top JKA Athletes, resulting in a great achievement for the Maltese contingent with Paul Falzon achieving 1st Place in the Senior Male Kumite Category and 4th Place in the Senior Male Kata Category. Keith Falzon also win- ning his 2nd Place in the Senior Male Kata Category and 3rd Place in the Senior Male Kumite Category, whilst Leanne Grech also achieved her 3rd place in the Senior Female Kumite Category. Congratulations to all four athletes for an excellent perfor- mance, their constant commit- ment, perseverance, attitude and technical ability which could only be achieved by their con- tinuous sacrifice and dedicated training in authentic Karate; and the excellent instruction of SKA Chief Instructor Sensei Edward Aquilina. SKA also thanked JKA Italy for their commendable hospital- ity and look forward to the next encounter at JKA Italy's Inter- national Gasshuku in Milan in a week's time! Lewis Hamilton will not give up Lewis Hamilton insists he will fight championship rival Nico Rosberg until the "bitter end" as the British driver bids to pull off one of the greatest comebacks in Formula One history Lewis Hamilton