Lewis Hamilton wins Formula One title at Abu Dhabi; Nico Rosberg second

British driver Lewis Hamilton clenched his second Formula One title fashionable  when winning the season-ending United Arab Emirates's capital car race on Sunday, with title rival Nico Rosberg drifting out of competition when failing to pass though a poor begin.
Hamilton, the 2008 F1 champion, entered the race with a 17-point lead over his Mercedes rival Rosberg, needing solely a top-two end to ensure the title.
Woooooo-hoooooo, world champion i can not believe it! thanks most guys, Hamilton screamed over race radio, before grabbing a Union Jack flag and waving it on top of his automobile as his mechanics celebrated wildly.
I'm lost for words. One factor i need to mention may be a huge Brobdingnagian Thank You' to all or any the fans, to my family. i really like you guys, Hamilton aforementioned. This is that the greatest day of my life - 2008 was a special occasion however this can be approach, approach on the far side that.

Rosberg started from position and, with double points on provide, might have taken his initial F1 title with a win providing Hamilton finished third or lower.
That dream situation lasted 3 seconds - the time it took Hamilton to overtake Rosberg, whose race was a nightmare. He eventually finished fourteenth.
Brazilian driver Felipe Massa crossed the road in second place before his Williams associate Valtteri Bottas, whereas Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo drove fantastically to end fourth despite ranging from the rear of the grid.