US Grand Prix 2019: What time does the race start in Austin as Lewis Hamilton bids for title?

Lewis Hamilton could secure the Drivers’ Championship this weekend

Harry Latham-Coyle
Sunday 03 November 2019 19:00 GMT
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Lewis Hamilton is set to secure the Formula One Drivers’ Championship this weekend at the US Grand Prix.

Hamilton starts fifth on the grid after a disappointing final qualifying session on Saturday, with Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas on pole.

Bottas has to win the race in Austin to stay in the hunt for the title, and ended Ferrari’s run of pole positions by recording the fastest lap by a narrow margin in qualifying.

Sebastian Vettel was pushed into second, while Max Verstappen will start from third on the grid.

Here is everything you need to know.

What time does the race start?

The race begins at 7.10pm GMT on Sunday evening.

How can I watch?

The race will be aired live on Sky Sports F1, with their coverage beginning at 5.30pm. Sky Sports subscribers can watch via the Sky Go app, or on the website.

Highlights can be seen on Channel 4 at 11pm, or on demand via All 4.

Who is on pole?

Valtteri Bottas took a narrow pole, beating Sebastian Vettel by just 0.012 seconds to push the Ferrari driver into second.

Max Verstappen will start third, with Lewis Hamilton recording the fifth best time as he seeks to seal another Drivers’ Championship.

What does Lewis Hamilton need to win the Drivers’ Championship?

Hamilton is poised to seal a third consecutive title this weekend, with Bottas only able to continue the race by winning the race in Austin.

Should Bottas win and secure the bonus point for the fast lap, Hamilton would have to finish eighth or better to secure the Drivers’ Championship. If Hamilton records the fastest lap, ninth place would suffice for the British driver.

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