What a great day for British Motorsport. I have been watching F1 since I can remember. During the course, seeing British greats like Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill flying the flag for our Country and winning memorable World Championships after missing out in previous years. Nigel Mansell in 1986 when his tyre blew at 200mph and heroically holding onto the car or the agony for Damon Hill when he collided with Michael Schumacher in 1994.
Today the day belongs to Lewis Hamilton – joining an elite group alongside only Jim Clark and Jackie Stewart of being a double British F1 World Champion. His drive today was flawless from lights to flag, winning his 11th race of the season. A record that is only exceeded by that of Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher.
Certainly to see his victory lap proudly carrying the Union Jack and being congratulated by Prince Harry was a proud day for our nation.
This was topped of with the resurgent Williams team finishing 2nd and 3rd. Their year has also been a wonderful comeback from the wilderness. Where many great teams slip down the grid and disappear, not so for a great team like Williams who came back to finish 3rd in the Constructors Championship – a story of British engineering, resilience, spirit and can do attitude.
Finally we saw our own Martin Brundle conduct the podium interviews.
One person I have not mentioned is Jenson Button, who finished fifth to ensure McLaren staying ahead of Force India in the Constructors Championship. This ensures ten of millions of pounds in the shared television rights. His fortitude and results this year means he really does deserve to be lining up on the grid in 2015.
All in all a wonderful year to look back on and a great 2015 to look forward to.
