Hamilton vS Vettel, the Formula One season so far
Lewis Hamilton can clinch his fifth Formula One world championship at Sunday's US Grand Prix.
The following details the Mercedes driver's battle with Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel so far this season:
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AUSTRALIA
Hamilton started the season on pole position but Vettel took the 48th victory of his career, after a Mercedes miscalculation during a virtual safety car period that allowed the German to take the lead.
Vettel 25 points, Hamilton 18 (points gap +7)
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BAHRAIN
Vettel's turn to start on pole in a Ferrari lockout, while Hamilton qualified fourth but started ninth due to a grid penalty for a gearbox change. The German made it two wins in a row, in his 200th start, while Hamilton finished third and behind team mate Valtteri Bottas.
Vettel 50, Hamilton 33 (+17)
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CHINA
Vettel added another pole to his tally, with Ferrari again sweeping the front row. Hamilton qualified fourth. Daniel Ricciardo then seized a surprise win for Red Bull, with Vettel colliding with the Australian's team mate Max Verstappen. Hamilton finished fourth with Vettel eighth.
Vettel 54, Hamilton 45 (+9)
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AZERBAIJAN
Vettel completed a pole hat-trick, with Hamilton second on the grid. The Briton then...
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