F1: 5 most memorable moments from the Brazilian Grand Prix

The Brazilian GP has had some iconic moments
The Brazilian GP has had some iconic moments

#1 Hamilton wins World Championship in most dramatic fashion (2008)

Hamilton won the Championship by one point
Hamilton won the Championship by one point

Haunted by the demons of a year ago, Lewis Hamilton knew he had to finish fifth in order to clinch the World Championship if Felipe Massa had won the race in 2008.

Massa drove brilliantly in his home race and built up a huge lead for himself as the field battled it out behind him. Hamilton looked on course to do the needful for a Championship triumph until disaster struck.

Rain changed everything, and a struggling Hamilton fell a place down to sixth, where he stayed till the final lap. As Massa crossed the chequered flag, everyone thought the Brazilian had won the title in front of his home crowd, but that wasn't to be.

Lewis Hamilton spotted Timo Glock struggling on the final few sections of the race, and somehow managed to catch up to his Toyota and eventually overtook him with only seconds remaining in the race. The Brit had snatched victory from the jaws of defeat and made this the most memorable Brazilian GP moment of all time.

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Edited by Sripad
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