Hamilton Claims Title Glory in Remarkable Finish
Lewis Hamilton came from behind on the final lap to pip Felipe Massa to the formula one title
Arguably the most dramatic end to a world title race in formula one history culminated in Lewis Hamilton becoming the sport's youngest world champion.
As thunder boomed over Interlagos, and on a track becoming wetter by the second in the closing laps, Hamilton was on the verge of missing out.
Running in sixth and with title rival Felipe Massa running away with the expected race win, Hamilton's heart was about to be broken for a second time, as it was at this track a year ago.
But he can thank Toyota for taking the title as they failed to call in Timo Glock to take on wet tires.
With Glock still on dry rubber and running in fourth at the time, he slowly started to drop back.
Just one kilometer from the conclusion of the Brazilian grand prix, and at the penultimate corner, Hamilton passed Glock to claim fifth place - and with it the title.
As thunder boomed over Interlagos, and on a track becoming wetter by the second in the closing laps, Hamilton was on the verge of missing out.
Running in sixth and with title rival Felipe Massa running away with the expected race win, Hamilton's heart was about to be broken for a second time, as it was at this track a year ago.
But he can thank Toyota for taking the title as they failed to call in Timo Glock to take on wet tires.
With Glock still on dry rubber and running in fourth at the time, he slowly started to drop back.
Just one kilometer from the conclusion of the Brazilian grand prix, and at the penultimate corner, Hamilton passed Glock to claim fifth place - and with it the title.
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