Hamilton manufacturers US GP ‘irritating’ after spin ends race

Lewis Hamilton had a weekend to overlook in Austin after a race-ending spin into the gravel introduced his day to an finish on simply the third lap.

The out-of-position Mercedes driver made the most effective of his P17 begin after a disappointing qualifying session, bettering by a whopping 5 locations on the opening laps in his recently-upgraded W15.

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Nevertheless, his Lap 3 spin noticed the Briton seaside his automotive off the monitor and marked his first race retirement for the reason that Australian Grand Prix again in March.

Heading into Flip 19, he misplaced management of the rear of the automotive and will do little to keep away from the gravel lure earlier than the Security Automotive got here out to neutralise the sphere and permit the Mercedes to be moved.