Hamilton on the brink, but Vettel has American pace - US GP in numbers

Lewis Hamilton could wrap up the Formula One title this weekend, so here we look at the numbers behind the United States Grand Prix.

Hamilton currently leads the German by 59 points at the top of the drivers' standings.

The Formula One title could be won in Austin this weekend and a look back at previous races promises an enthralling tussle between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel.

Hamilton currently leads the German by 59 points at the top of the drivers' standings and extending that to anything beyond 75 would be enough for the Mercedes man to clinch a fourth world crown.

The Briton has a good record in the US GP, too, but Vettel also has a reputation for being rapid Stateside.

Here we take a look at the numbers behind the 17th round of the F1 season.