Historical Events tagged with "racetrack"

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Sports & Recreation

Hamilton Wins Championship in Dramatic Finale

November 2nd, 2008 16 years ago

Lewis Hamilton achieved his first Formula One Drivers' Championship by overtaking Timo Glock on the last lap of the Brazilian Grand Prix. The race, held in São Paulo, was a nail-biting contest where Hamilton needed to secure at least fifth place to clinch the title. In a suspenseful conclusion, Massa had crossed the finish line believing he had won the championship, only for Hamilton's last-gasp maneuver to snatch the title away by a single point.

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