Hamilton Takes First Formula 1 Championship in Dramatic Finale
Subject
Motor Racing
Description
Lewis Hamilton has become F1’s youngest ever World Champion. The British McLaren Mercedes driver clinched the title by the skin of his teeth, beating rival Felipe Massa. But how many more could Hamilton win? Lewis Hamilton snatched victory from the jaws of defeat at Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, the last on the F1 calendar. Finishing fifth on the day, Hamilton secured the Formula One World Championship thanks to an overtaking move less than 20 seconds before the end of the race.
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DW staff (msh)
Source
https://www.dw.com/en/hamilton-takes-first-formula-1-championship-in-dramatic-finale/a-3761739
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