Hamilton smashes track record in US Grand Prix

Embracing the bright side: A guide on how to cultivate optimism

The power of solitude: Why you should go on a solo trip

How to get your kids to read: Essential tips for parents

Hamilton smashes track record in US Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain during the free practice at US Grand Prix (AFP)

Austin - His storming time of one minute 34.668 seconds was the fastest ever at the Texas track

By Reuters

Published: Sat 21 Oct 2017, 9:10 PM

Last updated: Sat 21 Oct 2017, 11:14 PM

Formula One title favourite Lewis Hamilton shattered the Circuit of the Americas track record on Friday as he dominated practice for a US Grand Prix that could bring him a fourth world championship.
The Mercedes driver had been half a second quicker already than his Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel in a damp opening session and dazzled in the afternoon as the sun made an appearance.
His storming time of one minute 34.668 seconds was the fastest ever at the Texas track and the Briton, winner of four out of five races to date there, was the only driver on the timesheets below the 1:35 mark.
Hamilton, 59 points clear of Vettel with four races and a total of 100 points remaining to be won, took pole in Austin last year with a record lap of 1:34.999.

More news from

sports

Nicolas Jarry becomes first Chilean to reach a Masters 1000 final in 17 years

Stunning win over American Tommy Paul sets up Italian Open title clash against against Alexander Zverev

sports

uae

UAE to set fines, rules for cold calling; residents recount most annoying encounters

For most, these marketing calls are nothing but annoying distractions — for some, however, it's a job

uae

sports

Man City on threshold of Premier League history as Arsenal dare to dream

Pep Guardiola's all-conquering Blues go into the final day of the season on Sunday with a two-point cushion over the Gunners thanks to an eight-game winning streak

sports