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F1's pre-eminent driver performed immaculately on the day he was crowned champion for a sixth time, but he nevertheless failed to score full marks while others succeeded thanks to polished performances all weekend at Austin
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Lewis Hamilton - 8
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1, 2nd position, celebrates after securing his sixth world drivers championship title
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Hamilton described qualifying as one of his worst as he struggled to string the perfect lap together - aborting his second Q3 attempt. But by dispatching Leclerc and, with a brilliant move around the outside of the fast Turn 8, Vettel on the opening lap he transformed his race and converted third into second place.
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