F1: Lewis Hamilton wins the US GP but has to wait for title

British driver set to clinch fourth F1 championship this weekend in Mexico

Lewis Hamilton Mercedes F1
Lewis Hamilton celebrates his win at the F1 US Grand Prix 
(Image credit: Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Lewis Hamilton only needs nine more points to secure the Formula 1 drivers’ championship after his victory at the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.

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