Lewis Hamilton claims world title in US GP thriller

Lewis Hamilton has been crowned Formula One world champion after winning the US Grand Prix in the most dramatic of circumstances.

Nico Rosberg appeared on course to postpone his team-mate’s title celebrations for one more race, but the German made an unforced error with just seven laps remaining to allow Hamilton to take the lead.

Sebastian Vettel fought his way back from 13th to finish third in one of the best races in recent memory but it was not enough to prevent Hamilton from amounting an unassailable lead in the championship with three races to spare.