Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton disqualified as Max Verstappen wins 50th race at United States Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton was disqualified from the United States Grand Prix for driving an illegal car, as Max Verstappen claimed his third consecutive victory at the Circuit of the Americas.

The seven-time world champion had finished the race second after pushing the Red Bull driver, who hung on for a milestone 50th Formula 1 Grand Prix win. Around four hours after the chequered flag had been flown, officials ruled Hamilton’s Mercedes had exceeded the permitted floor depth after an inspection found…