Gallery - the best images from Austin
A selection of the finest images from round 18 of the 2016 FIA Formula One World Championship at the Circuit of The Americas in Texas...
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Williams and Felipe Massa (BRA) Williams at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Max Verstappen (NED) Red Bull Racing at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Sunrise and vewing tower at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Force India F1 signs autographs for the fans at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Felipe Nasr (BRA) Sauber fans selfie at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Felipe Massa (BRA) Williams fans selfie at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Jean Todt (FRA) FIA President at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 on the drivers parade at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Grid girl at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Drivers parade at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1, Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari and drivers on the drivers parade at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Drivers parade at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Band at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Grid girls at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari and Sergio Perez (MEX) Force India on the drivers parade at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 on the drivers parade at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes-Benz F1 W07 Hybrid leads at the start of the race at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes-Benz F1 W07 Hybrid leads at the start of the race at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Force India VJM09, Carlos Sainz jr (ESP) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR11 and Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren MP4-31 clash at the start of the race at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Force India VJM09, Carlos Sainz jr (ESP) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR11 and Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren MP4-31 clash at the start of the race at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Sergio Perez (MEX) Force India VJM09 spins at the start of the race at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Williams FW38 with rear puncture damage after spinning at the start of the race at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB12 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB12 leads Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes-Benz F1 W07 Hybrid at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Felipe Nasr (BRA) Sauber C35 and Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Renault Sport F1 Team RS16 battle and locks up at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Esteban Gutierrez (MEX) Haas VF-16 and Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas VF-16 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

The car of race retiree Max Verstappen (NED) Red Bull Racing RB12 is recovered by the marshals at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Grid girls at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes-Benz F1 W07 Hybrid in pit lane at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Esteban Ocon (FRA) Manor Racing MRT05 leads Pascal Wehrlein (GER) Manor Racing MRT05 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

The start of the race at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas VF-16 pit stop at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Jenson Button (GBR) McLaren on the grid at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lindsey Vonn (USA) Alpine Ski Racer on the grid at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Felipe Massa (BRA) Williams FW38 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari SF16-H retires form the race pit stop at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Jolyon Palmer (GBR) Renault Sport F1 Team and Marcus Ericsson (SWE) Sauber on the drivers parade at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Esteban Ocon (FRA) Manor Racing on the drivers parade at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Jenson Button (GBR) McLaren MP4-31 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes-Benz F1 W07 Hybrid at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

(L to R): Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1, Victoria Vowles (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 Partner Services Director, Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 and Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing celebrate on the podium with the trophy at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Fans at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes-Benz F1 W07 Hybrid crosses the line at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB12 crosses the line to take third place at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates in parc ferme at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 and Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrate on the podium with the champagne at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 and Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing celebrate on the podium with the champagne at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Victoria Vowles (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 Partner Services Director and Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrate on the podium at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lindsey Vonn (USA) Alpine Ski Racer, Noomi Rapace (SWE) Actress, Venus Williams (USA) Tennis PLayer, Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1, Venus Williams (USA) Tennis Player, Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 and the Mercedes AMG F1 team celebrate with the trophies at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing offers Gerard Butler (GBR) Actor a drink from his shoe on the podium at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing offers Gerard Butler (GBR) Actor a drink from his shoe on the podium at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates on the podium at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates with Venus Williams (USA) Tennis PLayer and the team at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium with the trophy at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates with the team and the champagne at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Renault Sport F1 Team RS16 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari in parc ferme at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Gerard Butler (GBR) Actor on the podium on the podium at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Jenson Button (GBR) McLaren MP4-31 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal selfie with fans at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Pascal Wehrlein (GER) Manor Racing MRT05 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Max Verstappen (NED) Red Bull Racing RB12 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1, Victoria Vowles (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 Partner Services Director, race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 and Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing celebrate on the podium withthe champagne and the trophies at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Pascal Wehrlein (GER) Manor Racing MRT05 leads Felipe Nasr (BRA) Sauber C35 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

The car of race retiree Max Verstappen (NED) Red Bull Racing RB12 is recovered at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Felipe Nasr (BRA) Sauber C35 locks up as he battles past Esteban Ocon (FRA) Manor Racing MRT05 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas VF-16 and Esteban Gutierrez (MEX) Haas VF-16 battle with Sergio Perez (MEX) Force India VJM09 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR11 and Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren MP4-31 battle on lap one at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Esteban Ocon (FRA) Manor Racing MRT05 battles with Felipe Nasr (BRA) Sauber C35 as he locks up at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari SF16-H and Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari SF16-H at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Esteban Ocon (FRA) Manor Racing MRT05 and Pascal Wehrlein (GER) Manor Racing MRT05 battle for position at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Jenson Button (GBR) McLaren MP4-31 battles for position with Esteban Gutierrez (MEX) Haas VF-16 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing in the Press Conference at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 in the Press Conference at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the Press Conference at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates with the team and the champagne at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Jolyon Palmer (GBR) Renault Sport F1 Team RS16 locks up at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Air display at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Gordon Ramsay (GBR) Chef and Venus Williams (USA) Tennis player on the grid at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Race, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Sunday 23 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Actor Gerard Butler with Formula One group CEO Bernie Ecclestone, 2016 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, Austin © FOWC Ltd

(L to R) Podium finishers Lewis Hamilton, 1st, Mercedes; Daniel Ricciardo, 3rd, Red Bull; Nico Rosberg 2nd, Mercedes, with actor Gerard Butler, 2016 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, Austin © FOWC Ltd
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Felipe Massa (BRA) Williams at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren MP4-31 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Esteban Gutierrez (MEX) Haas VF-16 and Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari SF16-H at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Carlos Sainz jr (ESP) Scuderia Toro Rosso at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Jolyon Palmer (GBR) Renault Sport F1 Team RS16 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB12 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Williams FW38 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari SF16-H at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes-Benz F1 W07 Hybrid at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Esteban Gutierrez (MEX) Haas VF-16 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB12 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR11 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Mercedes-Benz F1 W07 Hybrid Steering wheel at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Niki Lauda (AUT) Mercedes AMG F1 Non-Executive Chairman and Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Christoph Waltz (AUT) Actor at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren MP4-31 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB12 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari SF16-H at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Pascal Wehrlein (GER) Manor Racing at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Sergio Perez (MEX) Force India VJM09 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Carlos Sainz (ESP) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR11 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Marcus Ericsson (SWE) Sauber C35 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

The car of Pascal Wehrlein (GER) Manor Racing MRT05 returns to the garage at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Felipe Massa (BRA) Williams FW38 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Marcus Ericsson (SWE) Sauber C35 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Jenson Button (GBR) McLaren MP4-31 and helicopter at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas VF-16 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Force India VJM09, Max Verstappen (NED) Red Bull Racing RB12, Jolyon Palmer (GBR) Renault Sport F1 Team RS16 and Esteban Gutierrez (MEX) Haas VF-16 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Sergio Perez (MEX) Force India VJM09 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Venus Williams (USA) Tennis Player at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari SF16-H at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes-Benz F1 W07 Hybrid at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

(L to R): Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1, pole sitter Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 and Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing celebrate in parc ferme at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing and Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari in parc ferme at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing in the Press Conference at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 in the Press Conference at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the Press Conference at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates in parc ferme at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Pole sitter Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates in parc ferme at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates in parc ferme at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Max Verstappen (NED) Red Bull Racing RB12 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Jolyon Palmer (GBR) Renault Sport F1 Team RS16 is pushed by the mechanics in pit lane at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Williams FW38 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari SF16-H at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Pascal Wehrlein (GER) Manor Racing MRT05 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren MP4-31 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Pole sitter Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes-Benz F1 W07 Hybrid celebrates at the end of Q3 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Jolyon Palmer (GBR) Renault Sport F1 Team RS16 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB12 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR11 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lindsey Vonn (USA) Alpine Ski Racer at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Gerard Butler (GBR) Actor and Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Venus Williams (USA) Tennis Player at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Jenson Button (GBR) McLaren with his trainer Mike Collier (GBR) waves to the crowd after Q1 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Pit board for Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari SF16-H at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Esteban Gutierrez (MEX) Haas VF-16 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Patty Mills (AUS) San Antonio Spurs Basketball Player in the Red Bull Racing garage at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing and Patty Mills (AUS) San Antonio Spurs Basketball Player at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 signs autographs for the fans at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Jolyon Palmer (GBR) Renault Sport F1 Team fans selfie at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Esteban Gutierrez (MEX) Haas F1 signs autographs for the fans at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Carlos Sainz (ESP) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR11 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Grid girls at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Taylor Swift (USA) in concert at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Taylor Swift (USA) in concert at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Taylor Swift (USA) in concert at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Taylor Swift (USA) in concert at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Taylor Swift (USA) in concert at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Pau Gasol (ESP) San Antonio Spurs Basketball Player at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Grid girls at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Pau Gasol (ESP) San Antonio Spurs Basketball Player with Carlos Sainz jr (ESP) Scuderia Toro Rosso and Carlos Sainz (ESP) at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Iya Traore (FRA) Freestyle Soccer Player at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images

John M Bisignano (USA) at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Qualifying, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Saturday 22 October 2016. © Sutton Images
From Friday...

Felipe Massa (BRA) Williams FW38 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Esteban Gutierrez (MEX) Haas VF-16 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Jordan King (GBR) Manor Racing MRT05 locks up at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Felipe Nasr (BRA) Sauber C35 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren MP4-31 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

The new helmet of Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

The boots of Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR11 with halo at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Rear action at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Max Verstappen (NED) Red Bull Racing RB12 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes-Benz F1 W07 Hybrid and Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren MP4-31 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR11 with halo at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari SF16-H at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Max Verstappen (NED) Red Bull Racing RB12 and Aero sensor at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Sauber engineers in the Pitwall gantry at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Williams FW38 with halo at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren MP4-31 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Max Verstappen (NED) Red Bull Racing RB12 and Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes-Benz F1 W07 Hybrid at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR11 with the Halo at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Carlos Sainz jr (ESP) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR11 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Marcus Ericsson (SWE) Sauber C35 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Max Verstappen (NED) Red Bull Racing RB12 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Renault Sport F1 Team RS16 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Grid girls at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari signs autographs for the fans at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas VF-16 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing fans selfie at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Esteban Gutierrez (MEX) Haas F1 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari SF16-H at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Gene Haas (USA) Founder and Chairman, Haas F1 Team at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Robbie Naish (USA) Surfing legend in the Red Bull Racing garage at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Adrian Newey (GBR) Red Bull Racing at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB12 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Gene Haas (USA) Founder and Chairman, Haas F1 Team in the Press Conference at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal in the Press Conference at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Monisha Kaltenborn (AUT) Sauber Team Prinicpal in the Press Conference at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Toto Wolff (AUT) Mercedes AMG F1 Director of Motorsport in the Press Conference at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Bernie Ecclestone (GBR) CEO Formula One Group (FOM) presents the F1 in Schools Winning Trophy to Infinite Racing from Greece at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Bernie Ecclestone (GBR) CEO Formula One Group (FOM) presents the F1 in Schools Winning Trophy to Infinite Racing from Greece at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Practice, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Friday 21 October 2016. © Sutton Images
From Thursday...

Track view at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 with his dog Roscoe at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Low light at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Sergio Perez (MEX) Force India at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Mercedes-Benz F1 W07 Hybrid front suspension and chassis detail at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

(L to R): Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Renault Sport F1 Team, Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1, Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Williams, Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Force India F1, Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 and Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari in the Press Conference at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 and Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari in the Press Conference at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Renault Sport F1 Team walks the track at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Williams mechanic and Pirelli tyres at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Force India VJM09 front wheel hub at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Red Bull Racing RB12 nose and front suspension detail at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Fernando Alonso (ESP) McLaren at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Max Verstappen (NED) Red Bull Racing at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Pierre Gasly (FRA) Red Bull Racing Test Driver, Connor Daly (USA) and Max Verstappen (NED) Red Bull Racing at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Esteban Gutierrez (MEX) Haas F1 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

F1 in Schools 2016 Group Photo at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Renault Sport F1 Team RS16 in pit lane at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Track view at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 walks the track at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Roscoe, the dog of Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes-Benz F1 W07 Hybrid at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

Force India VJM09 practice pit stops at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images

The shoes of Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing at Formula One World Championship, Rd18, United States Grand Prix, Preparations, Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA, Thursday 20 October 2016. © Sutton Images
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