Lewis Hamilton wins second F1 World Title
Lewis Hamilton from Stevenage in Hertfordshire has won his second Formula One World Championship. His motor racing team, Mercedes AMG Petronas, is based in Brackley, Northamptonshire.
"A humbling experience" Lewis Hamilton talks about second World Championship title
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has described becoming World Champion again as a "humbling" experience and "sweeter" than last time.
Hamilton, 29, won his second title in Abu Dhabi after finishing third to see off his nearest challenger, Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg.
He also admitted he thought the new double points system might have seen him miss out on the title.
At a press conference this morning he thanked all the staff back at the factory in Brackley in Northamptonshire.
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Hamilton: I was worried double points would cost title
Lewis Hamilton admitted to being worried that the new double points system for the final race might have seen him miss out on the title.
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Gallery: Hamilton celebrates historic Abu Dhabi victory
Newly crowned double Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton had a phenomenal season. Here is a look at his career and season in numbers.