Amid partly rainy, partly dry conditions at the Brazilian Grand Prix, Hamilton managed to cement his place in Formula 1 history by becoming the youngest champion ever at the age of 23 years, nine months and 26 days. Helping him earn the victory was the overtaking of Toyota's Timo Glock on the final corner, allowing him to secure fifth place and subsequently, the title.

Here's the full recap of what transpired:

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