Lewis Hamilton has said he wants to complete his masterpiece after winning a sixth Formula One world championship.

Hamilton finished second at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday to secure his fifth title in six spellbinding years, moving ahead of the great Juan Manuel Fangio as statistically the second greatest driver of all time.

The 34-year-old Briton is now within just one triumph of Michael Schumacher's record haul of seven.

"I definitely thought that getting anywhere near Michael was so far-fetched," added Hamilton. "But it is so far away that I still cannot really comprehend it.

"I don't want to build the idea of getting to seven because I want to enjoy right now. Tomorrow is not a given. We should all enjoy each day because one day you are here and one day you are not.

"I believe I have the ability to continue to grow and do more with this team and within Formula One so [Schumacher's record] would be the target.

"But time will tell. I am focused on being as fit and healthy as I can be and try to enjoy this beautiful journey that we call life."