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Who won by one point?
Formula 1 has seen several incredibly tight title races decided by just one point. Perhaps the most famous was in 1984, when Niki Lauda beat Alain Prost. More recently, Sebastian Vettel won by a single point in 2012. These close finishes highlight how every race, like Antonelli's win in Austin, can be crucial for the championship.
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