2014 united states grand prix articles archive

While the previous round in Russia was seen to have fallen short of the high standard set by many races in 2014, F1 was back on form in the USA.

After a fraught build-up to the United States Grand Prix, a lively race and an enthusiastic crowd provided a welcome tonic for Formula One.

Fernando Alonso pipped Sebastian Vettel to sixth place after coming under pressure from the Red Bull driver at the end of the race.

Sebastian Vettel’s late pit stop looked like a mistake but was vindicated by his finishing position – and left Jenson Button wishing McLaren had done the same.

Daniel Ricciardo didn’t get the start he needed but a pass on Fernando Alonso and quick pit work by Red Bull helped him finish on the podium.

A crucial pass on his team mate put Lewis Hamilton on course for his tenth victory of 2014 at the Circuit of the Americas.

Lewis Hamilton won his tenth race of the season – and his fifth in a row – at the Circuit of the Americas.

A braking problem hindered Lewis Hamilton during qualifying and with Nico Rosberg on pole position he can ill-afford a repeat during the race.

The threat of a boycott by three teams appeared to have been averted after the second day of action at the Circuit of the Americas.