Sebastian Vettel claimed a third consecutive Formula One world title, despite only finishing sixth in an incident packed, rain-affected Brazilian Grand Prix. The race was won by Jenson Button with Fernando Alonso second and Felipe Massa in third. Button also won the very first race of the season in Melbourne.
Hamilton is champion
Lewis Hamilton has become the youngest ever Formula One World Champion, eclipsing the former holder of that honour, Fernando Alonso, by 122 days. He also becomes only the second driver, after Jacques Villeneuve, to win the championship in only his second season. But it wasn’t easy. Hamilton arrived in Brazil with a seven point lead over Felipe Massa and only …