Mercedes plans talks to end driver feud

Austin Mercedes are set to hold talks with new world champion Lewis Hamilton about his first-corner incident with Nico Rosberg in Sunday’s United States Grand Prix.

Hamilton, who sealed his third Formula One world title after a thrilling race in Austin, was accused of going “one step too far” and “extremely aggressive” driving by Rosberg after their slight coming together at turn one on the opening lap.

The Briton emerged in the lead following the incident – which evoked memories of their collision in Belgium last year – while Rosberg, forced on to the run-off area, dropped to fifth.