Like a lot of people, I’m keen for the Formula 1 drivers title to go down to the final race in Abu Dhabi in a fortnight. But what I definitely don’t want is for one of the title contenders to bin it on the first lap in today’s Brazilian Grand Prix, as a certain Jorge Lorenzo did in the MotoGP race in Australia early this morning.

He managed to whack into Nicky Hayden mere moments into the race, but while Hayden was sensible enough to go straight on into the gravel, Lorenzo tried to take the corner after regaining control of his bike, and slid stupidly off the track. Silly man. He’s still theoretically in with a chance of the title, but Rossi has a 38 point lead with 50 points to play for, so it’s looking more than good for The Doctor.

Incidentally, I was asked why he’s called that while I was watching the race. I didn’t have much of an answer. Even Wikipedia, which has a section about Rossi’s nicknames, isn’t very helpful. And if Wikipedia doesn’t know, then no-one knows.

So: what do we want to happen in the Formula 1 race today? There can’t be many people who wouldn’t like Rubens Barrichello to win at home, and starting from pole he has a chance. He is lighter than Mark Webber beside him on the grid though, and indeed everyone else in the top ten, so maybe Webber goes into the race as favourite.

Whatever happens, Jenson Button will go to Abu Dhabi with at least a four point lead in the championship. I still really, really want Button to take the title, but as I said, I do want it to go down to the last race.

So let’s have Barrichello win, and Button drive through the field from 14th on the grid to finish 4th. That would give Button a nine point advantage, the best start he can have going to Abu Dhabi without actually sealing the championship today.

It’s looking dry in Brazil at the moment – unlike in qualifying – though there are suggestions from some that it could rain at some point. If it does, then anything could happen. And I won’t complain if Button wins an unpredictable race to take the title today.

We shall see, and I’ll be spewing nonsense on Twitter during the race.