United States Grand Prix 2007 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Lewis Hamilton secured his second consecutive victory with a commanding performance at the United States Grand Prix, leading from pole position to defeat teammate Fernando Alonso and extend his championship lead at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The rookie's back-to-back wins established him as the clear championship leader and favorite for the title, while the McLaren one-two finish underscored their dominance despite the growing tension between their drivers that was approaching a breaking point.

Hamilton's pole lap of 1:12.331 was followed by another mature race performance, with the 22-year-old controlling proceedings from the front and managing the challenging infield section of the Indianapolis road course with precision. His victory demonstrated growing confidence and racecraft, with Hamilton making no mistakes despite the pressure of leading the World Championship. The British driver's two consecutive wins from pole position marked him as a phenomenon - no rookie in F1 history had dominated at this level.

Alonso finished second but the result masked his mounting frustration. The two-time World Champion was being systematically beaten by his rookie teammate, a situation he found intolerable. Massa completed the podium for Ferrari, salvaging important points but unable to match the pace of the dominant McLarens. Hamilton's championship lead now stood at 10 points over Alonso, with Ferrari's drivers trailing further behind. The paddock buzzed with speculation about the McLaren situation - Alonso's body language suggested a driver at odds with his team, while Hamilton exuded confidence. What had seemed like a dream partnership at the season's start was rapidly becoming McLaren's worst nightmare, though the full extent of the crisis had yet to emerge.