Hamilton wins, Rosberg second - Vettel third after bruising battle

Lewis Hamilton comfortably won the Mexican grand prix this evening with championship leader and Mercedes leader Nico Rosberg second.

Third place was a hotly contested affair. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel caught up with Red Bull's Max Verstappen in the final few laps. The Dutchman cut a chicane and, in violation of the rules and despite being warned by his own garage, still stayed in front of a fuming Vettel, who then just managed to hold off the second Red Bull of Ricciardo.

The stewards ruled in favour of Vettel soon after the race ended and Verstappen was ushered out of the leaders' lounge just before they climbed the podium.

Verstappen was handed a five second penalty, meaning he ended up fifth behind Hamilton, Rosberg, Vettel and Ricciardo.

Rosberg will win his first championship if he wins in the next race in Brazil or comes second in the next two races.

Result1. Lewis Hamilton (Britain) Mercedes 1:40:31.4022.Nico Rosberg (Germany) Mercedes +00:08.3543.Sebastian Vettel (Germany) Ferrari 00:17.3134. Daniel Ricciardo (Australia) Red Bull - TAG Heuer 00:20.8585. Max Verstappen (Netherlands) Red Bull - TAG Heuer 00:21.3236. Kimi Raikkonen (Finland) Ferrari 00:49.3767. Nico...