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Today in History: Lewis Hamilton clinches Formula One championship in Brazil

11/2/2025

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On November 2, 2008, Lewis Hamilton clinched the Formula One World Championship in a dramatic finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix. In the final corners, he overtook Timo Glock, securing the title by just one point. Felipe Massa won the race, marking his last Grand Prix victory, while Hamilton's triumph made him the youngest world champion at the time.

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On November 2, 2008, Lewis Hamilton clinched the Formula One World Championship in a dramatic finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix. In the final corners, he overtook Timo Glock, securing the title by just one point. Felipe Massa won the race, marking his last Grand Prix victory, while Hamilton's triumph made him the youngest world champion at the time.