High drama, incident, excitement and a nail-biting finale – it is unlikely Lewis Hamilton would have imagined that securing his fourth Formula One championship would prove to be such an extraordinary encounter. But at end of it all, with a ninth-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix, he did indeed emerge as champion.
There was understandable joy and elation from the 32-year-old at his remarkable achievement in becoming the most successful British racing driver and not a little relief after a race that had the driver, his team and fans on the edge of their seats.
