Archive for November 3rd, 2008
Whoz the man?
McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton roared into the record books as Formula One’s youngest champion when he snatched the title in the final two corners at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
The 23-year-old, needing only a fifth place finish in the season-ending race to become Britain’s first champion since Damon Hill in 1996, was seconds from failure for the second year in a row as Ferrari rival Felipe Massa swept to victory.
Hamilton entered the last lap in sixth place after a late shower forced a change to wet weather tyres and saw Sebastian Vettel’s Ferrari-powered Toro Rosso overtake the McLaren.
With the title disappearing as fast as Massa’s Ferrari approached the chequered flag, Hamilton had Toyota’s Timo Glock to thank after the German stayed out on dry tyres and was unable to hold on to his fifth place. (which i honestly thought was a ploy between toyota and McLaren)
Hamilton powered past as the final corner approached, with celebrations turning to heartbreak in the Ferrari camp.
“Amazing, I can’t even get my breath back,” said the Briton, who embraced his father and brother before being mobbed by the team.
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