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Lewis Hamilton on brink of sixth title after superb Mexico victory

Lewis Hamilton mastered his tyres to claim a surprise Mexican Grand Prix victory, which even the Mercedes driver doubted would happen throughout the race. Hamilton's tenth win of the 2019 season wasn't enough to see him secure a sixth Drivers' Championship though, as team-mate and title rival Valtteri Bottas finished third, doing just enough to ensure the title battle remains alive for the next race in Austin next weekend. It was a race of strategy as the top four all went down separate paths, with Hamilton pitting on Lap 24 for new hard tyres, which he was forced to manage for 47 laps, a feat even he thought would be impossible as he complained over team radio on numerous...
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