Having crushed any challenge from Ferrari in the second half of the season, Lewis Hamilton might have been expected to complete a simple denouement to secure his fifth title at the US Grand Prix.
The fight we were denied for the title, however – which will still surely be decided in Hamilton’s favour at the next round in Mexico – was at least rescued by a thrilling, dramatic race in Austin, racing that would be welcomed at any round, championship decider or not.
Written by Giles Richards
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2018/oct/21/mercedes-outplayed-ferrari-lewis-hamilton-austin under the title “Mercedes outplayed in thriller to postpone Hamilton’s crowning | Giles Richards”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
