Can Nico Rosberg win the 2016 Drivers Title?

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Just a few weeks ago, there was much talk about whether Hamilton can recover to ignite the fight for the drivers title this season. It all seemed impossible. Faced with one calamity to another while a very smiling Rosberg racked up the points with four straight wins. Forty three points ahead on race day at Spain and it seemed very much a done deal with Rosberg only needing to do enough to maintain his very healthy lead.

Like a bad dream in one of those hellish American movies, Rosberg went to bed after the British grand prix with one sole point ahead. A troubled sleep no doubt. With Hamilton on a surge but with looming engine penalties, it now beggers the question, can Rosberg still find a way to win the WDC of 2016? As it stands at this moment, it is very much on the balance. Either of the Mercedes drivers can win it. It comes down to championship winning temperament, strategy and a bucket load of luck. As far as talent goes, they both have loads of it. But who really is the smart money on? Which of these guys have the edge to pull it off this season?

As the underdog, the sentimental goodwill is with Rosberg to win it this season. But sentiments do not win championships. A wily head, great work ethics and great strategy (and tons of luck) wins the victor the title. Hence, whose turn is it this season?