The 2015 Mexican Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton, already crowned World Champion, navigate a challenging race at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez to finish in second position. Starting from grid position 2, directly alongside his Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg who held pole, Hamilton completed all 71 laps of the race. The final margin to Rosberg was a mere +1.954 seconds, underscoring the close intra-team battle that defined much of the 2015 season for the [Formula 1 — official site](https://www.formula1.com/en) championship contenders. Hamilton's performance included a fastest lap on lap 67, clocking in at 1:20.723, which was the second quickest of the race, just behind Rosberg's 1:20.521 set on the same lap.
Despite the championship being secured, Hamilton's drive demonstrated consistent pace and strategic execution. The 18 points earned at this round contributed to his dominant season tally. The race also featured notable performances from other drivers, with Valtteri Bottas securing third for Williams, while Red Bull's Daniil Kvyat and Daniel Ricciardo finished fourth and fifth respectively. This event, part of the broader [FIA — F1 World Championship](https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship), provided a platform for Hamilton to continue his form, much like his subsequent efforts such as [Lewis Hamilton at the 2022 British Grand Prix](/results/2022-silverstone-lewis-hamilton). The data from this period offers insights into the competitive landscape of [Wikipedia: Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One) and can be analyzed through resources like [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json). Comparing his drive to other Mercedes outings, such as [George Russell at the 2022 British Grand Prix](/results/2022-silverstone-george-russell), highlights the team's consistent front-running presence. Even seasoned competitors like [Fernando Alonso at the 2022 British Grand Prix](/results/2022-silverstone-fernando-alonso) would appreciate the precision required on such a demanding circuit. Hamilton's consistent performance throughout the 71 laps, finishing as a classified driver with a "Finished" status, added to his already impressive championship year.
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