Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes wins U.S. Grand Prix in Austin , Texas . - A new ruling for 2014 will see double points awarded at the last race in Abu Dhabi -- which means a win is worth 50 points instead of 25 . The first ever Formula One race at the Circuit de Catalunya is held on a street circuit outside Barcelona. Just 18 cars instead of full 22 took part in race due financial difficulties at Caterham and Marussia .
Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes wins U.S. Grand Prix in Austin , Texas . - The first ever Formula One race at the Circuit de Catalunya is held on a street circuit outside Barcelona. Just 18 cars instead of full 22 took part in race due financial difficulties at Caterham and Marussia .