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Hamilton explains why he couldn't attack Verstappen

Article To news overview Lewis Hamilton believes that dirty air and overheating tyres prevented him from being able to catch and pass Max Verstappen in the latter stages of the United States Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver closed in on his title rival after the final pit-stops but, in the closing laps, Verstappen managed to strengthen his lead again and claim victory. Hamilton finished 1.333 seconds behind in second place. Hamilton had hoped that a win might be possible earlier on in the Grand Prix, but realised that it was too challenging in the end. "The dirty air and just overheating of the tyres [made it difficult to catch Verstappen]," Hamilton told Sky Sports. "But...
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