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.
"2008 was a great year in
my life. The feeling I have now is way, way past that. The greatest feeling
ever."
Hamilton moves level with
Britons Jim Clark and Graham Hill on two titles, and is one behind Sir Jackie
Stewart.
The Englishman's win was his
11th of the season, compared to Rosberg's five, and he finished 67 points clear
at the top of the title standings. It was the 33rd win of Hamilton's career,
moving him clear of his great rival Fernando Alonso into fifth in the all-time
list.
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| Hamilton and Girlfriend celebrating the moment |
Rosberg, who entered the race
needing to win and hope Hamilton finished lower than second in order to win the
title, was never in the position he needed to overhaul his rival.
While Hamilton made a perfect
start to the day-night race under the setting sun at the impressive Yas Marina
circuit, Rosberg's Mercedes bogged down and the Briton was into the lead well
before braking for the first corner.
"Lewis, well done for not
making the British public sweat. You are an absolute legend."--Prince
Harry
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