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By Oli Dickson Jefford In his 15th season in F1, Lewis Hamilton produced perhaps the greatest drive of his career in Brazil. Everything had gone against the seven-time world champion in the early stages of the weekend, as he was forced to start at the back of the grid for sprint qualifying. And even after his stunning performance in that, a five-place grid penalty meant he dropped from fifth to tenth for yesterday’s starting grid.  But that extra barrier was no issue, as he stormed up the field to seal one of his greatest victories - and keep his title hopes alive. Hamilton closes in on title race Momentum was definitely with Max Verstappen in the title battle, who had won the past two races and took a 21-point lead to the starting grid. The Dutchman was fancied by many to win this weekend and started Sunday’s race well ahead of Hamilton in second place. He instantly took the lead from Valtteri Bottas but could not stay ahead of a charging Hamilton. The weekend was not without cont...

Mexican Grand Prix Review: Verstappen dominates to extend championship lead as Red Bull close in on Mercedes in constructors' race By Oli Dickson Jefford Max Verstappen edged closer to a first world title with a dominant display at the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday. The Red Bull star holds a 19-point lead over seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton with only four races to go for the Brit to knock the Dutchman off the top of the leader board. Where the race was won and lost Red Bull were favourites to win this weekend, meaning that the Mercedes 1-2 in qualifying led by Valtteri Bottas came as a surprise. Yet, when the race began, it was immediately advantage Red Bull and that never looked like changing. Verstappen eased past both Mercedes cars with teammate and home favourite Sergio Perez also starting well, while Bottas spun and ended up at the back of the field. The Finn was stuck in 18th following the opening lap chaos, and was never able to recover. With Bottas at the back, Ham...

Mexican Grand Prix: Verstappen looks to increase lead over Hamilton while Perez targets home success By Oli Dickson Jefford Two weeks after Max Verstappen prevailed at the US Grand Prix in Austin, the Dutchman hopes to extend his title lead over Lewis Hamilton at the Mexican Grand Prix in Mexico City. Not held last year, the race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez returns this Sunday much to the delight of drivers, global fans and the raucous Mexican fans who pack the grandstands. Circuit Profile: Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez first held the Mexican Grand Prix in 1986 and did so until 1992, when it was removed from the F1 calendar. However, when F1 decided to return to Mexico in 2015 it was the obvious choice to host the showpiece event and is back in action again in 2021, 59 years after it first opened. Nico Rosberg won when it first returned in 2015 though Hamilton and Verstappen who have won every edition since, the Dutchman prevailing in 2017 and 2018 a...