THE USA Grand Prix is finally upon us as Max Verstappen looks to round off the F1 season in style.
The Dutchman wrapped up his second consecutive title two weeks ago at the Japanese Grand Prix.
There are just four races left, and this time it’s the turn of the Americans to put on a showpiece event.
Full schedule
Friday, October 21
- Practice One – 8pm BST
- Practice Two – 11pm BST
Saturday, October 22
- Practice Three – 8pm
- Qualifying – 11pm
Sunday, October 23
- USA Grand Price – 8pm
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All eyes turn to Mexico
Despite our winners being sorted, the season goes on for three more races, with the next fixture in Mexico in a week’s time.
Can Sergio Perez make waves in his home race?
Be sure to check out The Sun’s coverage of the race from 8pm!
Sensational drive from Vettel
It’s a story of what might have been for the German today in his final US race.
A terrible pit stop robbed him of a potential podium, but some dramatic late racing saw him claw it back to 8th.
Russell secures fastest lap
That late effort from Mercedes was enough to secure the fastest lap point in the final lap of the race!
Red Bull are Constructor’s Champions!
On an emotional weekend for the team, they confirm their first Constructor’s title since 2013.
Hamilton settles for second
A great drive was ultimately not enough for Hamilton, who finishes second.
Leclerc does fantastic to make up places and finish third.
MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE US GRAND PRIX!
Lap 56/56 – Verstappen clear and away
It seems like it was just too much for Hamilton to keep up with, and it’s a near four second lead for the champion.
Lap 55/56 – Russell pitting for fastest lap attempt
One lap for the Mercedes to take the extra point off Red Bull…
Lap 53/56 – Hamilton still in this
Despite the overtake looking like it may end this race, Hamilton has stayed in touch with the Red Bull.
Lap 52/56 – Classy from Vettel
After being robbed of a serious points position due to a pit stop, a classy move sees him up into ninth.
Lap 51/56 – Hamilton staying alive
He’s not happy with Verstappen’s driving, but he remains in DRS range of the champion.
Lap 50/56 – Verstappen into first
A great fight between the pair, however it’s the Red Bull who gets the job done and leads the race.
Lap 49/56 – Verstappen into DRS range
Nervy times for Hamilton as Verstappen gets within a second.
Lap 48/56 – Alonso into sixth
What a recovery this has been from Alonso.
He has moved into sixth after nearly being out of the race!
Lap 47/56 – Verstappen pushing for DRS
Verstappen still needs to take away another second before he can get DRS, but he is gaining on Hamilton in front.
Lap 45/56 – Norris into eighth
The McLaren is making some nice late moves here, and will now look to catch up to Alonso.
Lap 44/56 – Can Hamilton hold on?
2.6 seconds is the gap between last season’s fierce rivals.
Can Hamilton get his first win of the season?
Lap 42/56 – Nightmare stop for Vettel!
Oh no!
A terrible pit stop for Vettel ruins his dreams of a podium finish!
Lap 41/56 – Hamilton leads!
Could this be Hamilton’s day?
Verstappen has about 3.6 seconds to make up on the Mercedes.
Lap 39/56 – Great racing on show
Verstappen and Leclerc are driving brilliantly here, and Leclerc hits the Dutchman with a switcheroo to stay ahead briefly.
The champion eventually gets the move done and moves to third.
Lap 38/56 – Verstappen and Leclerc pushing
The two best drivers this season have been pushing each other hard since pitting.
They are both lapping considerably quicker than Hamilton.
Lap 37/56 – Fighting talk from Verstappen
The Dutchman knows he’s got plenty of time to work with, but he’s got to make up about five seconds.
Lap 36/56 – Awful stop for Verstappen!
A terrible stop for the Red Bull sees him come out behind Leclerc and Hamilton!
Lap 35/56 – Hamilton pits
Mercedes are looking for the undercut. It could be some meeting between those two when Verstappen pits.
Lap 35/56 – Hamilton gaining on Verstappen
It’s not a rapid gain, but Hamilton is certainly knocking off some time on Verstappen.
The champion seems to be struggling.
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk