Lewis Hamilton claimed his fourth Formula One world title on Sunday and joined the elite club of the sports. (Photo: AP)
Lewis Hamilton claimed his fourth Formula One world title on Sunday and joined the elite club of the sports. (Photo: AP)
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Lewis Hamilton wins fourth World championship, makes grand entry into F1's elite club

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His ninth-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix lifted him into the company of the sport’s true greats as he joined his nearest contemporary rival Sebastian Vettel and Alain Prost as a four-time champion. IN PIC: Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, waves to the crowd as he rides on a classic Mercedes car before the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City. (Photo: AP)
His ninth-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix lifted him into the company of the sport’s true greats as he joined his nearest contemporary rival Sebastian Vettel and Alain Prost as a four-time champion. IN PIC: Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, waves to the crowd as he rides on a classic Mercedes car before the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City. (Photo: AP)
Lewis Hamilton had punctured one tyre in an opening-lap scrap with Sebastian Vettel, his only championship rival giving him a bad start to the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race. (Photo: AP)
Lewis Hamilton had punctured one tyre in an opening-lap scrap with Sebastian Vettel, his only championship rival giving him a bad start to the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race. (Photo: AP)
Sebastian Vettel too had to enter the pits after his car touched with Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes during the race. (Photo: AP)
Sebastian Vettel too had to enter the pits after his car touched with Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes during the race. (Photo: AP)
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race. (Photo: AP)
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race. (Photo: AP)
Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff summed Hamilton up as: “He is never satisfied. He never settles. He is never happy with where he is as a racing driver and a human being. He wants to optimise, to develop and he is very much part of the leadership of the team.” (Photo: AP)
Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff summed Hamilton up as: “He is never satisfied. He never settles. He is never happy with where he is as a racing driver and a human being. He wants to optimise, to develop and he is very much part of the leadership of the team.” (Photo: AP)
Not since Brazil 2013 had Hamilton taken the chequered flag in so lowly a spot as ninth. But it was the best feeling of coming ninth he could possibly have wished for. IN PIC:Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, is sprayed with champagne by members of his team as they celebrate at the pit lane. (Photo: AP)
Not since Brazil 2013 had Hamilton taken the chequered flag in so lowly a spot as ninth. But it was the best feeling of coming ninth he could possibly have wished for. IN PIC:Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, is sprayed with champagne by members of his team as they celebrate at the pit lane. (Photo: AP)
The F-1 driver is seen celebrating with his mother Carmen Larbalestier. (Photo: AP)
The F-1 driver is seen celebrating with his mother Carmen Larbalestier. (Photo: AP)
In addition to the winning tittle, his team Mercedes won the fourth consecutive title of 'The Constructor'. (Photo: AP)
In addition to the winning tittle, his team Mercedes won the fourth consecutive title of 'The Constructor'. (Photo: AP)
Unquestionably, Hamilton's achievement makes him the most successful British Formula 1 driver in history, moving him one championship clear of Sir Jackie Stewart.(Photo: AP)
Unquestionably, Hamilton's achievement makes him the most successful British Formula 1 driver in history, moving him one championship clear of Sir Jackie Stewart.(Photo: AP)
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