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Lewis Hamilton wins the F1 title after a nail-biting Brazilian Grand Prix - tell us what you thought about the race
Lewis Hamilton has roared into the record books as Formula One's youngest champion after a nail-biting 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.
Last gasp saloon
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.
Hamilton powered past as the final corner approached.
"Amazing, I can't even get my breath back," said the astonished Briton.
And he paid tribute to his father Anthony, who had paced the MacLaren garage, unable to watch the final moments.
"Dad, you're the man," he said.
Hamilton was also watched from the sidelines by his girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger, singer with the Pussycat Dolls.
Did you watch the race? What did you think of Lewis Hamilton's last-minute victory? Join in the comments below.
