Lewis Hamilton faces a nerve-wracking scrap in Mexico's power-sapping altitude this weekend before completing the apparent formality of claiming his fifth Formula One world title.
Just a week after a bruising defeat in Texas, where a resurgent Ferrari out-performed them at the United States Grand Prix, Hamilton and Mercedes have licked their wounds in readiness for an even more challenging contest.
"We have a battle on our hands," admitted Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.
"But it provides us with an opportunity to learn and come back stronger."
"The United States Grand Prix confirmed what we said before the race - this year's championship fight is far from over."
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