AUSTIN, Texas, (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton took a big step towards a second Formula One world championship yesterday with his 10th win of the season in a U.S. Grand Prix that saw Mercedes equal the record for one-two finishes.
The Briton stretched his lead over team mate Nico Rosberg to 24 points with two races and 75 points remaining, a gap that guarantees the title chase will go down to the final round in Abu Dhabi whatever happens in Brazil.
“It’s been an incredible run. This whole season has been incredible really,” said Hamilton after his fifth win in succession.
Rosberg started from pole position but Hamilton saw his chance and grabbed it when the German went wide into turn 12 on the 24th of 56 laps.