Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton admits he’s not ready to take risks to beat Rosberg in Austin as a third title win looms.
In a shortened qualifying session, Nico Rosberg stormed to pole position ahead of Hamilton.
If Hamilton wins the race ahead of Rosberg later today and Vettel is third or lower, then Hamilton would win his third title.
“Qualifying is just the beginning the race is going to be a long battle today with those conditions. I think today it is still important to be sensible, there is no need to take any particular risks. There are four races, so it is not do or die, so to speak.
“It was generally a good qualifying, it was lots of fun for all of us. A bit of an anti-climax at the end, I was looking forward to going out. We probably could have gone out and cleaned the track ourselves if all the cars are out.”
Hamilton admits it was good for the team to get a front-row lock-out considering the weather.
“Anyway, happy with the one-two for the team and good the fans to be able to see the cars run, seemed like there was a good crowd there today so hope the weather backs off today for the race.”
