ARGUABLY the most dramaticend to a world title race in Formula One history culminated in LewisHamilton becoming the sport's youngest world champion.
Asthunder boomed over Interlagos, and on a track becoming wetter by thesecond in the closing laps, Hamilton was on the verge of missing out.Runningin sixth and with title rival Felipe Massa running away with theexpected race win, Hamilton's heart was about to be broken for a secondtime, 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 tyres.
With the German still on dry rubber and running in fourth at the time, he slowly started to drop back.
Justone kilometre from the conclusion of the Brazilian Grand Prix, and atthe penultimate corner, Hamilton passed Glock to claim fifth place –and with it the title.
Sporting drama does not come any greater than that witnessed in Sao Paulo today, leaving Hamilton to join a pantheon of greats.
Overthe team radio, when it became apparent he had taken the title, anemotional Hamilton said: "I'm speechless – that was so pretty close.
"You guys have done an amazing job all season. This is for you and my family."
Henow becomes Britain's ninth world champion after Mike Hawthorn, GrahamHill, Jim Clark, John Surtees, Sir Jackie Stewart, James Hunt, NigelMansell and Damon Hill, the last 12 years ago.
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