News 2017 United States Grand Prix Austin, 20-22 October

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Lewis Hamilton 'really happy' before potential US Grand Prix decider

Vettel said he was confident he would have a better day on Saturday, when final practice starts at 17:00 BST and qualifying at 22:00.
"The spin was my bad," the German said. "In the end there was something not right with the car, we came in to check, we didn't find anything. Now we need to take a good look. Tomorrow we will have more planned running and less trouble.
Asked if he could match Mercedes' pace, he said: "When we are on track, I think yes. The only lap I did was the one I did and it was not very good - so I am sure we can step it up."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/41703084

 

[Notebook]

Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the United States Grand Prix and will have title rival Sebastian Vettel alongside him on the front row.
Hamilton beat Vettel by 0.239 seconds as the German rescued his day with a superb final lap.
Vettel was fourth after the first runs in final qualifying, over 0.7secs off the pace, but improved at the death.
Hamilton, who took his 11th pole in 17 races, will clinch the title if he wins the race with Vettel lower than fifth.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/41710540

 

[dbeachy1]

Vettel was fourth after the first runs in final qualifying, over 0.7secs off the pace, but improved at the death.

What does 'improved at the death' mean?? :blink:

 

[Notebook]

Guess he meant at the end?

Didn't see the race, just for completeness, results:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/2017/united-states-grand-prix/results

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/41716463