Lewis Hamilton may be a sane young man but unless you are Ferrari, Brazilian or both, no one begrudged him going round the bend today to clinch an amazing and historic World Championship title in what had to be the tightest title deciders in F1 ever. From the moment the rain lashed down on the starting grid, the race ebbed and flowed for 71 long laps as the racers fought hard, their biggest enemy being the elements. As pit crews nipped up and down checking for drops of rain, Massa led the way with Lewis driving the most conservative race of his life (no doubt due to a dear lesson learned on the same circuit last year when his aggression cost him the crown) - this race had every twist and turn in the F1 handbook - even more than the track itself! With 5 laps remaining, rain deciding to make a further appearance to up the heart rate with the leaders back in the pits getting tyres changed quicker than a Russell Brand insult. The scene was set for a dramatic finale. Hamilton came out of the pits in 6th place knowing that with Massa leading, he had to finish at least 5th to clinch the title. As the race entered it's final rain soaked lap, Hamilton seemed to buckle and with Massa cruising over the line to win the race the Brazilians were going wild. Then came the final twist (or turn, depending on what side you're on) - with two corners remaining and with Glock in that all important 5th place, Hamilton made his move and sneaked through to clamber over the line as World Champion. However it did take some time for the news to filter through, Hamilton himself didn't know if he'd done enough. The Ferrari team likewise had just opened the champagne cabinet as they started to celebrate the title, only for the pit monitors to break their hearts in cruel fashion. A pulsating end to a great season and a momentous moment for Lewis Hamilton. Eh Mr Ferrari, do you still have that champagne?
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