The Formula 1 maturity certificate: Mexico City

LEWIS HAMILTON/MERCEDES: Who is supposed to stop the Mercedes star in this form? Hamilton has caught up with Juan Manuel Fangio, only Michael Schumacher is his benchmark. And if Hamilton keeps this greed that seems to drive him ever further, the record world champion's records are in serious danger. The Brit has reached his peak, he has always been fast, and the 33-year-old is now a real leader. The most complete racing driver of his time.

SEBASTIAN VETTEL/FERRARI: The Heppenheimer left a pitiful impression after the final World Cup knockout. It must be driving Vettel crazy that he can't crack this Hamilton. The 31-year-old will work on himself and make the next attempt with Ferrari in 2019, which may well be the most important season of his career. Ultimately, the outcome of the duel with Hamilton will decide how Vettel will be remembered after his career.

MAX VERSTAPPEN/RED BULL: Last week, the young Dutchman put in a gala performance when he moved up from 18th on the grid to second place. Now the super talent went one better and took his fifth race victory. And completely safe. Now Verstappen hopes that his Red Bull 2019 with the new Honda engine will not only be competitive at the heights of Mexico City. A three-way World Cup fight between Hamilton, Vettel and himself would definitely have its appeal.

DANIEL RICCIARDO/RED BULL: The Australian has already been out eight times this season and Ricciardo is really unlucky. And so the sonny boy in Mexico lost his smile. “The car is cursed,” said Ricciardo, who started the race from pole position but, as so often, did not see the checkered flag. Ten laps before the end, the race ended and the technology failed. “It sucks and I’m at the point where I question why I should even show up on Sundays,” he said. Next year he will move to Renault.

CHARLES LECLERC/SAUBER: The young Monegasque is considered the shooting star of the scene. The 21-year-old once again showed why with seventh place in the defeated Sauber. Leclerc acted cleverly in Mexico and showed some nice maneuvers, no wonder Ferrari is promoting him to be Vettel's teammate next year. The youngster will certainly be more rebellious than his loyal friend Kimi Räikkönen. SAYING OF THE WEEKEND: "I'm looking forward to seeing my dogs." (Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton after securing his fifth world title)

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The Formula 1 maturity certificate: Mexico City

On Sunday evening, Lewis Hamilton was crowned Formula 1 world champion for the fifth time. This makes the Brit the most successful pilot in the field.

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