In a country where they say anyone can make it, Lewis Hamilton stands on the brink of greatness. After the Mercedes driver banked his ninth win of the season at the Japanese Grand Prix, the champagne corks might well be popped in earnest in America this weekend. Hamilton will win his fifth world title if he takes the chequered flag in Austin and rival Sebastian Vettel finishes in third place or lower. Even if Hamilton does not win at the Circuit of the Americas, he will be champion if he outscores the Ferrari driver by eight points. And a quick check of the form guide reveals that betting against a Hamilton win on Sunday would be unwise. Of the six grands prix held in Texas, the Briton has...
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