Hamilton wins, Verstappen 2nd, Leclerc 3rd but under investigation for fuel issue
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This is the provisional result, although we're waiting to see if Leclerc gets a penalty for a potential fuel infringement.
By the way, Lewis Hamilton got the point for the fastest lap.
Image source, F1This was from the end of the race...
Engineer: "Get in there Lewis what an amazing drive, champ! Huh? That was an absolute masterclass it looks like you didn't even break into a sweat!"
LH: "I can assure you I am sweating, wow guys what a race what a weekend, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone here and back home - this one is for the fans."
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Scotia: That's a real big statement - Bottas finishing ahead of a Ferrari (and almost passing another) from the back of the grid.
Ben: Vettel beaten 65 seconds by Hamilton and 21 seconds by his team mate...
Charles Leclerc, who finished in third says: "I'm extremely happy about this year.
"I've learned a huge amount thanks to Seb, it's been a great year a realisation of the dream since I was child to be with Ferrari and in Formula 1 and it's up to me to get better and give them the success they deserve."
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Max Verstappen, who finished second, says: "There were a few little things [over team radio] it wouldn't have made any difference, we had to do things differently to Ferrari, our pace was decent, but Lewis was too quick.
"To be P3 in the championship was a nice ending. We are all working hard, but good to take some time off and be with family and friends and come back stronger next year."
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Lewis Hamilton, who wins his 11th race of the season, says: "Honestly I'm proud, definitely, but super grateful for this incredible team and all the people at Mercedes who have continued to push this year - and who would've thought at the end of the year we had the strength and we've learned and tried to extract more out of this beautiful car.
"I'm so grateful to Team LH. I travel around the world to different countries and I get to see people who inspire me and send me messages that lift me up. Thank you for watching, thank you for supporting. I feel so happy today, man.
"These guys... there's a lot youngsters coming through... it's great to be in a period of time wheres there's lots of youngsters coming through and I'm privileged to be here while they come through."
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Lando Norris: "From the bottom of my heart I want to say a massive thank you for everything you've done."
Engineer Andrew Jarvis, who is leaving McLaren: "Cheers mate, I'm not one for speeches, but I want to say you're an absolute legend and I can't believe the rookie year you've had and the fact I've had the opportunity to share it with you.
LN: "Are you crying, I think I'm crying."
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Joanna Harren: Last minute excitement, Carlos in the points and getting sixth in the championship. Yes!!!!
Late drama for Carlos Sainz to secure sixth in the championship. What a season for McLaren after a couple of difficult years.
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Hamilton, Verstappen and Leclerc all give the crowd something to enjoy with some fancy dougnuts. Hamilton manages to park in the number one spot, while Verstappen and Leclerc leave their cars on the straight and just walk back down the grid.
There's only been one car in it, so fitting that there is only car in the right spot on track at the end.
Can Hamilton overtake Schumacher's race win total?
Rachel T: I never thought any driver would get within 20 of Schumacher’s 91 - but then along came Lewis Hamilton It’s on!
Jared Maobe: Hamilton will need only 7 wins next season to catch MS's 91. He will get past 91 next season.
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We wait to see if Leclerc's third-place will stand because of a potential fuel infringement. Daniel Ricciardo in 11th is next in line for a point.
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant from Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes.
That's win number 11 of the season for the world champion and win number 84 of his career.
In a different class to everyone else today.
Image source, Getty ImagesLap 55/55
"He would've crashed into me if I hadn't had opened the door."
He's referring to Albon...
Lap 54/55
A good battle for fifth between Sebastian Vettel and Alexander Albon. The Ferrari man, aided by DRS, gets the position.
Remember those glory days, about 80 minutes ago, when we didn't have DRS and they had to get ahead the old fashioned way.
Lap 54/55
Superb once again from Mercedes. Absolutely flawless from Lewis Hamilton.
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Lap 53/55
Meanwhile, Max Verstappen's still moaning about something.
Lap 52/55
"Bottas behind at 4.4 sec we think with this pace he will catch us with two laps to go."
Oooh. That's for third on track. Leclerc may be penalised anyway later on, but at least we've got some on-track action in the last three laps.