GAME STILL ON
2016.18
Lewis Hamilton finally scored his 50th Formula 1 victory by dominating
the United States Grand Prix. Doing all that was required of him as he chases
his Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg in the championship standings.
The reigning F1 world champion never put a foot wrong all afternoon,
taking the lead from the moment the red lights went dark, then controlled
proceedings from the front until the chequered flag waved.
As much as Hamilton did all he was required to do, so did Rosberg by
finishing second despite dropping to third as the field roared into Turn 1.
He kept his head, tweaked his strategy and was handed some luck with
a Virtual Safety Car period was called for, around mid-race, and thus
limited the damage in the title race with second place.
He leaves Texas with a handy 26 points lead, over Hamilton, with three
races remaining in the championship.
Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo was third, his teammate Max Verstappen
grabbed headlines as has become his custom, Ferrari slipped up again...
We have the weekend in Texas covered. Enjoy!
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