F1, Brazilian GP: 5 incredible World Championship finales at Interlagos

Hamilton wrapped up the 2008 championship at Interlagos
Hamilton wrapped up the 2008 championship at Interlagos

#1 2008 Brazilian GP (Championship winner: Lewis Hamilton)

Lewis Hamilton won the 2008 World title in Brazil
Lewis Hamilton won the 2008 World title in Brazil

Arguably the greatest Brazilian GP took place in 2008 when Lewis Hamilton only just managed to clinch the World Championship.

After failing to win the previous year, Hamilton had his eyes on the top prize this time around and did all he could leading up to the race in Interlagos to ensure he had the title in the bag.

Even so, he needed to pick up just four points here to win the title if his immediate rival Felipe Massa was to win the race.

And win Massa did, after driving superbly all race long. But the drama had only just begun. Lewis Hamilton was suddenly sixth after rain played foul, and the title looked certain to be heading Ferrari's way again.

As Massa crossed the line to finish first, Hamilton was still sixth. As the home fans cheered for their local hero who was set to become World Champion, everything changed.

Hamilton spotted Timo Glock in the final stages and went all out, finally pushing hard enough to overtake him at the very end to win what will always be his most cherished World Championship crown.

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