The victory , on a roller - coaster afternoon of enthralling racing , was Hamilton 's third in four grands prix held in Austin .
It made the 30 - year - old the first driver to win 10 or more races in successive seasons .
The victory , on a roller - coaster afternoon of enthralling racing , was Hamilton 's third in four grands prix held in Austin and it made the 30 - year - old the first driver to win 10 or more races in successive seasons .