2018 Mexican Grand Prix
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Hamilton congratulates his physio before answering Coulthard's questions.
A frank embrace between Vettel and Hamilton, the latter overtaking the former on the list.
Hamilton congratulates his mechanics as post-race interviews are conducted.
Traditional donuts for Lewis Hamilton who stands in front of a golden panel, brought for the world champion.
Will Smith speaks on the radio to Lewis Hamilton congratulating him.
Restrained smile from Toto Wolff as he crosses the Hamilton line.
Valtteri Bottas finished 5th ahead of Nico Hülkenberg, Charles Leclerc, Stoffel Vandoorne, Marcus Ericsson and Pierre Gasly.
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) wins the 2018 Mexican Grand Prix ahead of Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Räikkönen (Ferrari). But with his fourth place, Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) secures his fifth world crown, thus tying Juan Manuel Fangio on the list of winners!
Last trip to Mexico!
Two laps remaining bring it home @Max33Verstappen #MexicoGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/zvnpdrzSJK
- Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 28, 2018
T69 – Despite his fears, Verstappen remains a solid leader with a 15″ lead over Vettel. Victory looms for the Red Bull driver, while Hamilton sees the title taking shape.
Pierre Gasly is the driver who has progressed the most today with 10 places gained.
T65 – Verstappen is therefore ahead of Vettel, Räikkönen, Hamilton, Bottas, Hülkenberg, Leclerc, Vandoorne, Ericsson and Gasly who enters the points.
Resumption of the race with eight laps to go
Bottas enters the pit lane to put on hyper-softs. Third passage in the pitlane for the Finn.
T63 – The virtual safety car remains deployed
Verstappen asks into his radio to check his radio and reduce power if necessary.
Virtual safety car to evacuate Daniel Ricciardo's RB14. 8th retirement for the Australian this year.
Smoke escapes from Daniel Ricciardo's car. The Australian must stop his car at the first turn. What bad luck for the winner of Monaco.