Today marks the end of the Formula One racing season. The last race held at the Yas Marina circuit was a big one as Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg — both racing in Mercedes F1 cars — were set up to battle for the world title. But as Hamilton had a blistering start and Rosberg's car had mechanical problems, the fate was sealed relatively early.
Hamilton now claims not one, but TWO F1 World Championships, which makes him the fourth Brit to claim two world titles. Sir Jackie Stewart has three to his name, Sebastian Vettel has four and, the great Michael Schumacher earned seven.
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Lewis Hamilton clinched his second drivers' world championship with a comfortable victory in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The 2008 champion became only the fourth Briton to win two world titles.
Hamilton, second in qualifying, took the lead at the start and controlled the race, as Mercedes team-mate and title rival Nico Rosberg suffered car trouble and finished 14th.
"This is the greatest day of my life," the 29-year-old said.
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