Superb Hamilton takes US victory

Dmac

Superb Hamilton takes US victory



Lewis Hamilton produced yet another incredible performance to claim his second successive F1 win in a McLaren one-two at the Unied States Grand Prix.

The victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway extends Hamilton's lead over Fernando Alonso to 10 points at the top of the drivers' championship.

Hamilton held off a spirited overtaking move from Alonso at Turn One on lap 39 but managed to push his team-mate wide.

The Ferraris of Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen took third and fourth place.

Hamilton produced yet another unflustered performance leading from the front of the 73-lap race, despite an early challenge from team-mate Alonso.

The reigning world champion attempted to pass his team-mate at the very start but backed off to the inside after the first two narrow turns, giving Hamilton the advantage.

And from there on Hamilton dominated, opening up a 2.5 second gap before his first pit stop on lap 21.

But Alonso hauled the lead back and almost nosed his way into the lead on lap 38.

The Spaniard pulled alongside Hamilton on the main straight but was unable to complete the pass as Hamilton ushered him to the right to block off any chance of overtaking.

Credit - BBC Sport