Lewis Hamilton is now a three time Formula 1 world champion after winning the United States Grand Prix on Sunday after two days of rain and a shortened qualifying round.
His fellow teammate Nico Roseberg placed second while Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel came in at third place. Sir Elton John, who is the featured entertainment at a concert tonight, jumped on the podium to congratulate his fellow countryman.
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It was only on lap 49 of 56 that Hamilton moved ahead of Roseberg. Hamilton said of the win, “that’s the greatest moment of my life.”
The race is held at the Circuit of the Americas within Austin City limits.
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