2016 Mexican Grand Prix
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Discover the analysis of the Mexican Grand Prix in issue 2087 of AUTOhebdo, available from Monday evening in digital version on all platforms, and from Wednesday on newsstands.
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Vettel: “I didn't understand why he kept his position after cutting the track. I was very disappointed when I crossed the finish line until I was called for the podium. »
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Rosberg: “I'm happy to be on the podium, especially after being hit by Max Verstappen at the start. »
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With his 51st victory, Hamilton equals Prost's record. There are still 40 successes to achieve to match the absolute performance of Michael Schumacher.
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Here is the result of the Mexican Grand Prix after Verstappen's penalty applied:
PROVISIONAL CLASSIFICATION (LAP 71/71): VET promoted to third after VES pen #MexicoGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/jkVRWOHm0k
- Formula 1 (@ F1) 30th October, 2016
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Vettel was voted driver of the race by internet users on the official F1 website.
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Hamilton, Rosberg and Vettel are on the stadium podium when God Save the Queen is played.
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Vettel had to come back in disaster to get on the podium at the Mexican GP.
Here comes Seb! Just in time for the podium ceremony…#MexicoGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/6TIvwqHygn
- Formula 1 (@ F1) 30th October, 2016
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While Vettel explained himself after the finish line, Verstappen had little answer for the Ferrari driver.
#Verstappen #Vettel pic.twitter.com/lQaJLJ8Eau
- Mattzel89 (@ Mattzel89) 30th October, 2016
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Verstappen receives a 5s penalty for maintaining the advantage over Vettel. The Ferrari driver recovers the podium in front of Ricciardo, while the Dutchman slips to 5th place.
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Commissioners are investigating contact between Vettel and Ricciardo. However, the incident does not seem to deserve sanction in view of the images.
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Hamilton won his 51st Grand Prix victory, his 7th of the season, at the end of a weekend that he dominated.
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Hamilton wins the Mexican GP for the first time. Rosberg secures the double for Mercedes and retains the lead in the Championship with a 19-point lead with two races remaining in the season. Verstappen completes the provisional podium, subject to the commissioners' investigation into him. Vettel and Ricciardo complete the top five ahead of Räikkönen, Hülkenberg and the Williams of Bottas and Massa. Pérez completes the top ten. Grosjean finished 20th ahead of Ocon.
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The drivers enter the last lap of the race. Hamilton is on the verge of winning.
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T70 – Huge block from Ricciardo who narrowly avoids Vettel while trying to take 4th place. Very light contact between the two drivers who can continue.
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Stewards are investigating the incident between Verstappen and Vettel. Decision will be made after the race.
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T69 – The fight between Verstappen and Vettel benefits Ricciardo, now back behind the German's wheels.
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T68 – Verstappen goes into the grass after missing his braking. The Red Bull driver stays in front of Vettel as if nothing had happened. The Red Bull asks the Dutchman to give up 3rd place.
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T67 – Räikkönen overtakes Hülkenberg who spins. The Ferrari driver is 6th.
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T67 – Vettel came back to within a second of Verstappen with 5 laps to go. Ricciardo also came back to within 4s of the Ferrari.
