Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton raises his trophy after winning the inaugural Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Photo: AFP Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton raises his trophy after winning the inaugural Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Photo: AFP
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton raises his trophy after winning the inaugural Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Photo: AFP
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Pit Stop by Richard Drew

Pit Stop: Lewis Hamilton deserves to be head of pack heading into US Grand Prix

Briton has not put a foot wrong in the second half of F1 season as next race looms in Texas with a 17-point drivers' lead

Richard Drew
Richard Drew

Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton raises his trophy after winning the inaugural Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Photo: AFP Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton raises his trophy after winning the inaugural Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Photo: AFP
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton raises his trophy after winning the inaugural Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. Photo: AFP
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Richard Drew

Richard Drew

Richard Drew has been a writer and broadcaster for almost 25 years. For several years he presented ESPN Star Sports coverage of Formula One. He commentates on a variety of sports, including football, motorsport and winter sports. After working in Asia, Richard and his family now live in England.