Hamilton takes second F1 title in style


Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates with his team members after winning the drivers' championship by coming first in the Abu Dhabi GP on Sunday. - EPA

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - A tearful Lewis Hamilton joined the elite ranks of double Formula One world champions on Sunday after a nerve-racking drive to victory in the floodlit season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

In a race overshadowed by the ever-present spectre of mechanical failure after the Briton's Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg suffered an early loss of power, Hamilton powered to his 11th win in 19 races.

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