Lewis Hamilton, 2008 F1 World Champion, as seen on Formula 1 (ITV)
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Lewis Hamilton has just won the F1 World Championship in Interlagos, narrowly pipping Brazilian Felipe Massa to the post in the final race, and the final lap of the Formula 1 season.
Massa won the race and Ferrari thought they had the Championship in the bag – Hamilton had needed to finish at least fifth and with just 2 laps remaining, Sebastien Vettel overtook him taking fifth place for himself and leaving Lewis languishing and struggling in 6th spot. But, in one of the most dramatic Formula 1 finishes of all time, Lewis Hamilton managed to overtake Toyota driver Timo Glock to reclaim fifth and secure the World Championship, an amazing feat for a 22 year old in just his second year in Formula 1.
McLaren boss Ron Dennis was understandably ecstatic, as was Lewis’ father Anthony Hamilton. A British World Champion, the first since Damon Hill 12 years ago. The Brazilian Grand Prix also marked the end of 12 years of ITV Formula 1 coverage, with the sport switching to BBC next year.
There is a lot of Lewis Hamilton merchandise available to buy, including his book ‘Lewis Hamilton: My Story’ available in hardcover or paperback; a Zap Lewis Hamilton Fleece Blanket featuring Lewis driving the famous Maclaren car in his already famous yellow helmet; Lewis Hamilton Life in the Fast Lane DVD, an unofficial look at Lewis’ rapid rise to fame; Lewis Hamilton photo prints; Lewis Hamilton towel and a Lewis Hamilton biography by Ian Stafford entitled ‘New Kid on the Grid’.
After clinching the World Championship, Lewis Hamilton is now guaranteed world fame, and not just in the world of Formula One. With a girlfriend in the Pussycat Dolls, a Swiss mansion and now at the top of the most glamorous sport in the world, Lewis has well and truly arrived.
