Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton seals his sixth F1 title at U.S. Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton won his sixth Formula One world title on Sunday when he finished second at the United States Grand Prix, taking him just one behind the all-time record of seven held by German legend Michael Schumacher. The 34-year-old Briton came home just behind Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas.
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- Published Date: 11:56 | 03 November 2019
- Modified Date: 11:57 | 03 November 2019
Lewis Hamilton secured his sixth Formula One world championship on Sunday in a U.S. Grand Prix won by Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas.
The 34-year-old Briton finished second at the Circuit of the Americas to become only the second driver after retired Ferrari great and seven-times champion Michael Schumacher to win six titles.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen took third place in the race while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished fourth and took an extra point for fastest lap.
Hamilton added the 2019 title to previous triumphs in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018.