Lewis Hamilton wins third F1 season title

Britain’s Lewis Hamilton won a third Formula One world title on Sunday when he swept to victory in the United States Grand Prix.

The title was assured when closest rival Sebastian Vettel could only finish third in his Ferrari behind Hamilton’s Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg.

“This is the greatest moment of my life,” said Hamilton over the car radio.

“Thank you so much for everything you guys do. To my family I love you all.”

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