Lewis Hamilton expects he will have to wait beyond Mexico, the next race on the calendar and one that could be a struggle for his Mercedes team, to secure his sixth Formula One world championship.

After finishing third in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, with his lead over team mate — and now sole rival — Valtteri Bottas reduced to 64 points, the Briton is finally in a position to wrap up the title...

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