There were no plot twists as the Englishman retained his world title,having led from the first grand prix in Australia through to his coronation in AustinLewis Hamilton’s third Formula One world championship did not hold the plot twists, the nuances of narrative and head-rattling chicanes that marked his previous two successes in 2008 and final year. Those two titles were each decided in the final race of the season. This success is the tale of a simple hegemony. Hamilton took the lead after the very first race, and in Australia,and kept it throughout the season. In the technically complex world of F1 his triumph can be explained in the most lucid of terms: he was faster than his most serious rival, his Mercedes team-mate, and Nico Rosberg. Related: Lewis Hamilton wins third F1 world title with victory at US Grand Prix Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com