United States Grand Prix 2019 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Valtteri Bottas claimed victory at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, leading from pole position to secure his fifth and final win of the 2019 season. The Finnish driver dominated proceedings at the Circuit of the Americas, controlling the race from lights to flag despite pressure from newly-crowned World Champion Lewis Hamilton. Bottas's victory provided some consolation for his failed title challenge, demonstrating that he remained capable of beating his illustrious teammate when everything aligned perfectly.

Hamilton finished second, securing another Mercedes one-two finish while celebrating his freshly-won sixth World Championship. The British driver pushed Bottas throughout but couldn't find a way past, settling for the runner-up spot and the knowledge that the title was already secure. Max Verstappen completed the podium in third for Red Bull, delivering another solid result on a weekend where Red Bull lacked the pace to challenge Mercedes. Charles Leclerc set the fastest lap for Ferrari despite finishing fourth, with the Scuderia struggling for race pace at a circuit that exposed their post-technical directive performance drop.

The race was relatively straightforward by 2019 standards, with Mercedes extending their dominant season with yet another one-two finish. Bottas's victory moved him to second in the championship standings, securing the runner-up position ahead of Max Verstappen. The result meant Bottas finished the season as Hamilton's closest challenger, though the 87-point gap underscored the gulf in consistency and execution between the two Mercedes drivers. With two races remaining, the season was winding down with both championships long since decided, leaving only the battle for individual race wins and final championship positions to be resolved.