Get up to speed with the list of previous winners and fastest lap holders ahead of the F1 United States Grand Prix weekend
Mercedes need to figure out a proper strategy ahead of the weekend at Austin as Red Bull are closing in on the title. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen enjoyed a successful weekend which saw him climbing up the Championship table.
Lewis Hamilton will be looking to bounce back in Austin which favors the Mercedes because of tight corners. The Brit will display composure and will be hoping to outscore the Dutchman at the Circuit Of The Americas.
F1 United States Grand Prix: List of previous winners and fastest lap holders in Austin
| YEAR | WINNER | RUNNER UP | THIRD PLACE | FASTEST LAP |
| 2019 | Valtteri Bottas | Lewis Hamilton | Max Verstappen | Charles Leclerc |
| 2018 | Kimi Raikkonen | Max Verstappen | Lewis Hamilton | Lewis Hamilton |
| 2017 | Lewis Hamilton | Sebastian Vettel | Kimi Raikkonen | Sebastian Vettel |
| 2016 | Lewis Hamilton | Nico Rosberg | Daniel Ricciardo | Sebastian Vettel |
| 2015 | Lewis Hamilton | Nico Rosberg | Sebastian Vettel | Nico Rosberg |
| 2014 | Lewis Hamilton | Nico Rosberg | Daniel Ricciardo | Sebastian Vettel |
| 2013 | Sebastian Vettel | Roman Grosjean | Mark Webber | Sebastian Vettel |
| 2012 | Lewis Hamilton | Sebastian Vettel | Fernando Alonso | Sebastian Vettel |
| 2007 | Lewis Hamilton | Fernando Alonso | Felipe Massa | Kimi Raikkonen |
| 2006 | Michael Schumacher | Felipe Massa | Giancarlo Fisichella | Michael Schumacher |
| 2005 | Michael Schumacher | Rubens Barrichello | Tiago Monteiro | Michael Schumacher |
| 2004 | Michael Schumacher | Rubens Barrichello | Takuma Sato | Rubens Barrichello |
| 2003 | Michael Schumacher | Kimi Raikkonen | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | Michael Schumacher |
| 2002 | Rubens Barrichello | Michael Schumacher | David Coulthard | Rubens Barrichello |
| 2001 | Mika Hakkinen | Michael Schumacher | David Coulthard | Juan Pablo Montoya |
| 2000 | Michael Schumacher | Rubens Barrichello | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | David Coulthard |
Battle For The Pole Position In The Formula 1 US GP
Lewis Hamilton has secured the most poles in the United States Grand Prix and will be favorite to start from the pole position in Austin. Meanwhile, Valtteri Bottas will be pumped up after his sublime victory at the Istanbul Intercity Circuit.
Mercedes are on the right track and need to improve the pace of the car which feels slower at straight-line speeds. On the other hand, Red Bull and Ferrari are pushing Mercedes forcing the silver arrows to make a mistake and lose some crucial Championship points. Meanwhile, Lando Norris is working effortlessly in the McLaren garage to improve the balance of the car and generate a race-winning pace. It will be interesting to see what happens in Austin at the United States Grand Prix.