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Double points could overshadow title - Wolff

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is concerned the distribution of double points at the final race could cast a negative light over the 2014 title battle if it is perceived to have skewed the championship.

The result of the US Grand Prix at the weekend means the title will go down to the final race in Abu Dhabi, no matter what happens at the next round in Brazil. However, it is also possible that championship leader Lewis Hamilton could go into the final race with a 49 point lead in the championship and still lose the title if he retires and Nico Rosberg wins.

Although Wolff is not worried about which of his drivers becomes champion, he admits the public's dislike for double points means a big swing at the final race could take the shine off Mercedes' victorious year.

"I don't have a fear [about the result], but I think the last race with the double points has the potential to overshadow the season," he said. "We know why the double points came, and it made sense in the world to make it spectacular for the audience, the fans and the viewers. But now we are in a situation where it could change the outcome."

Mercedes' one-two victory in Austin equalled McLaren's record of 10 in a season from 1988, underlining the team's dominance this year.

"As a kid I remember this dominant season of McLaren," Wolff said. "I remember seeing those cars scoring one-twos all the time up to a point that it was almost boring. It was just pure dominance.

"For us to equal that record, and to be able to do one or two more, is proof the team has done many things right and we have taken many good decisions.

"Normally I don't care about statistics, but that one is something which reminds me of many years ago."

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