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Mercedes driver Hamilton finished second with McLaren's Lando Norris third at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
The victory was Verstappen's third in a row in Austin and 15th in 18 races so far this year, equalling with four to spare the record the Dutch 26-year-old set last year for most wins in a single season. Only four drivers before him had amassed 50 Grand Prix wins as the Red Bull driver continues to dominate. It was a much better day for Hamilton, however, and perhaps an earlier tire change would have allowed him to overtake the world champion late on and claim his first Grand Prix win since Jeddah in 2021.
Dominant Red Bull and Verstappen have already secured both the constructors' and drivers' titles once again.
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Max Verstappen defied Lewis Hamilton to win a cat-and-mouse United States Grand Prix at a sizzling Circuit of the Americas in Austin.
Verstappen has been on easy street this season, but the triple world champion was made to fight for the 50th win of his career - becoming only the fifth driver to reach a half-century.
Indeed, at one stage, Hamilton dared to dream of ending a losing streak which stands at 686 days and counting.
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Hamilton pushed him all the way amid some late issues but the Dutchman gets his 50th career Grand Prix win!
Lap 51: Verstappen leading and looking to close this out but Hamilton remains in the hunt.
Lap 46: Mercedes seem to think Hamilton can get P2 or maybe even the win here.
Verstappen leads but it's Hamilton setting the fastest laps.
Lap 36: Verstappen follows Norris in to pit as both go for the hard tires.
He's out ahead of the McLaren driver, while Hamilton leads for now...
It felt inevitable. Lando Norris has his work cut out now with 26 laps remaining.
1. Norris 2. Verstappen 3. Hamilton 4. Sainz 5. Perez 6. Leclerc 7. Russell 8. Gasly
Lewis Hamilton made a good start but, now at lap 21, things are turning.
He's not happy Verstappen is in his pit window.
Piastri called back by McLaren after collidig with Ocon.
You can never write him off! Verstappen is up into fourth from sixth, but just three seconds behind early race leader Norris.
