News Details
Hamilton closes on fifth title with Japan win
Lewis Hamilton moved to the brink of a fifth world championship with a dominant lights-to-flag victory at the Japanese Grand Prix. Hamilton led serenely throughout as his title rival Sebastian Vettel ran into trouble in his attempt to gain ground from his eighth place on the grid. The German recovered to finish sixth after spinning to the back of the field when he collided with Red Bull's Max Verstappen trying an ambitious-but-justified move for third place into the difficult Spoon Curve. That puts Vettel 67 points behind Hamilton and means the Briton would win the title at the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, in two weeks' time if Mercedes finish one-two for the third successive race. More...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Vettel needs to be Big in Japan to stay in title race
Sebastian Vettel may need to rely on a stroke of luck at the Japanese...
7y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Japanese Grand Prix – Preview
Approaching the closing stages of the 2018 Formula One World...
7y ago from F1Technical.net
Japanese Grand Prix: Predict your top three drivers in...
If Lewis Hamilton goes on to win a fifth world title, he might want to buy...
7y ago from BBC.co.uk
Hamilton on pole in Japan after Ferrari error
Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix with title...
7y ago from BBC.co.uk
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Nicolo Bulega will replace Marc Marquez at Ducati for...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Malaysian GP targets new MotoGP deal by start of next...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez doesn't see GP26 ride as audition for...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Colton Herta ‘would love to be back’ for another...
Colton Herta still has a desire to compete in next year’s Indianapolis...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marco Andretti announces retirement from racing, won't...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Andretti retires from IndyCar after 20 seasons
Marco Andretti announced his retirement from motor racing on Wednesday,...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mark Miles teases possible non-championship...
IndyCar is largely considered a North American championship, with races...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Kalle Rovanpera completes maiden F2 test ahead of...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans: WRC points lead “guarantees absolutely...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
M-Sport favours new WRC car build over upgraded Rally2...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Lancia confirms 2026 WRC2 entry with the new Ypsilon...
Lancia will return to the World Rally Championship next year with the new...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal oppose Crystal Palace’s ‘unfair’ request...
t;li>Original 16 December date could change to 23 DecemberPalace set to...
1h ago from TheGuardian.com
Report: Arsenal and Liverpool join race for rising...
Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in signing the highly talented French...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Ex-Arsenal star names the 3 sides that will challenge...
Former Gunner Nigel Winterburn has named three teams that will finish...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Bryan Mbeumo rejected chance to join 4 different clubs...
Bryan Mbeumo reportedly rejected offers from four clubs to join Manchester...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton takes aim at Fish and Chips but maybe he has...
We live in a nation divided. Left versus Right.... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Daniel Ricciardo's $194m worth sees him beat fellow F1 star...
Daniel Ricciardo has emerged on Australia’s... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Toto Wolff hits out at Michael Masi as FIA release fresh...
Check out the biggest stories of the day with the... Read More »
3h ago from RacingNews365.com
