He’s actually the youngest ever world champion and more to the point, is Britain’s world champion – since Damon Hill back in 1996. In what was one of the most fraught and nervous races of the whole season, Hamilton began back in fourth – which would have been enough for him to take the title. Unfortunately, a number of setbacks moved him around the grid.
The ending was complete drama, with Ferrari clearly not watching after seeing Massa take first, as Glock manages to slow enough for Hamilton to roar past to take fifth. This was enough in the points stakes to ensure that Hamilton got the points needed to be World Champion.
This means that of course the new World Champion doesn’t get a podium place, but would he want to be on there with Massa, Alonso and Raikkonen? I’d wager he’s more than happy getting his kisses from his girlfriend Nicole and the congratulations from his friends and family.
I’d like to take this opportunity to give a massive well done to Lewis and to say that I hope for the same next season! The man has done good and proved that he’s more than a match for the rest of the field – whether decisions go his way or not.
A brief note on all the criticism and all the dodgy decisions in this year’s Grand Prix season – it doesn’t matter what you do or say. Lewis Hamilton has the ability, the talent and the sheer will to succeed in the sport so good on him.
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