ons can fight for the title until the chequered flag in Abu Dhabi and insists both men would be a worthy 2016 champion.Rosberg leads Hamilton by 12 points going into the season finale knowing a podium finish will be enough to guarantee a first career title. Though Mercedes has enjoyed the

Toto Wolff says Mercedes has a duty to ensure Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamiltons can fight for the title until the chequered flag in Abu Dhabi and insists both men would be a worthy 2016 champion.Rosberg leads Hamilton by 12 points going into the season finale knowing a podium finish will be enough to guarantee a first career title. Though Mercedes has enjoyed the most dominant of its three seasons at the top of the pecking order this year it has also suffered reliability issues, with Hamilton encountering trouble in China and Russia before a decisive engine failure while leading the Malaysian Grand Prix.After securing a one-two finish in chaotic conditions in Brazil Wolff says the team has turned its attention to a ensuring a trouble-free final race.Last weekend we saw yet another classic Interlagos race, Wolff said. To come away from all the drama of the crazy weather, the re-starts and the extreme track conditions with a 1-2 finish was a special result. Of course, the bigger picture is an exciting finale in Abu Dhabi.To have the title decided between our two drivers at the final race of the season, for the second time in three years, shows just how closely matched they are. It also shows how much this team has achieved. We can be very proud of that.Despite those issues Wolff insists whichever man wins the title will have done so deservedly.But, as a group, we now have one very important final duty this season -- to give Nico and Lewis the platform they need to battle it out to the flag. Both of them have been exceptional and either one would make a worthy champion. Its been a gruelling year for us all, with a record-breaking calendar and the added challenge of a new regulation set to prepare for in 2017.After such a battle of endurance, the winner can say without doubt that they earned it. We are all excited to see who that will be. May the best man win. Discount Hydro Flask . 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And after some awkward bits of democracy -- when citizens used the open microphone to decry city expenditures, say Go Lakers! and hurl expletives and racial slurs -- the council got down to honoring Bryants basketball accomplishments and civic contributions in his two-decade career with the Los Angeles Lakers as purple-and-gold clad fans filled council chambers chanting Ko-be and M-V-P.When Kobe Bryant and the Lakers were playing well we were all Angelenos, united and watching greatness, council member Jose Huizar said.The unforgettable moments at the buzzer inspired us to work harder on the things in our lives, Mayor Eric Garcetti said.Speaking in Spanish at the conclusion of his remarks, Garcetti said Bryant represents the spirit of Los Angeles and the heart of Los Angeles.Bryant, with his daughters and pregnant wife by his side, watched the video recap of his 60-point effort in his final NBA game, then listened to the speeches. Lots of speeches.He kept using the word surreal to describe the day. Hed been feted at City Hall before, but when the Lakers were celebrating championships. This was a celebration of him.It feels different because it is different, he said as he entered the garage and took an elevator up to the third floor.When he had his turn at the microphone he conluded by saying:This is an incredible and wonderful city. And after todays amazing celebration, I hope that this legacy extends beyond basketball. I hope that August 24, on this day, is a celebration of passion and hard work, dedication and mentorship. Because teaching the next generation how to achieve greatness is really what its all about. And together as a city we can do this. We only play for one thing in tthis city, and thats winning championships.ddddddddddddInspiring the next generation to achieve their dreams, whatever that dream might be, is the most important thing. We need each other to do it. And together we will do that, and certainly we will win championship after championship.His news conference afterward had little do with basketball. His first two questions were about his newly announced venture capital fund [Im not looking for the massive multiple, Im looking for the passion for the idea, Bryant said] and the challenge of defeating homelessness.He seemed as comfortable talking about these non-basketball issues as any of the politicians were during the day, and it was evident he was well prepared for his post-basketball transition.I was ready, Bryant said. This is a process that Ive been on for 17 years, to try to figure out what comes next. What you understand as athletes, once you hang up the first passion you have to find something that youre just as passionate about. Its very difficult. It was difficult for me. I was born to play basketball. From the age of 4, this is all I knew. but I knew it comes to an end, so what comes next? But it took me 17 years for me to figure out what that is. Its a lot of hard work, its a lot of reading. For the last three years, I was ready.There was one bit of basketball business to attend to. The city chose this date -- Aug. 24, or 8/24 -- because it represented the two jersey numbers Bryant wore during his career. So how would Bryant differentiate between the two versions of him?I think 24 grew to have more perspective, Bryant said. Eight was like a racehorse, youve got the blinders on, you see one thing, youre going after it. Twenty-four, you start getting a little broad[er] perspective, you have a little more awareness.Which number would he chose to hang in Staples Center?Ill probably flip a coin, he said with a grin. ' ' '