Hamilton wins F1 world title after Abu Dhabi victory

Lewis Hamilton claimed his second Formula One world championship in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, describing it as “the greatest day of my life”.

In the end, Hamilton’s showdown in the desert with teammate Nico Rosberg fizzled out when the German driver suffered mechanical difficulties which slowed his car considerably and he finished 13th.

But the real damage had been done much earlier in the race when Hamilton sped past his rival in the first corner after Rosberg had beaten Hamilton to pole position.

Hamilton started the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 17 points clear of the German and extended the margin with a comfortable victory in the UAE capital to add to his title win six years ago.

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Hamilton wins F1 world title after Abu Dhabi victory