LEWIS Hamilton is the new Formula 1 world champion. The 23-year-old Herts driver finished fifth in an eventful Brazilian Grand Prix to pip home favourite Felipe Massa to the world title. McLaren Mercedes maestro Hamilton overtook Timo Glock s Toyota in th

LEWIS Hamilton is the new Formula 1 world champion.

The 23-year-old Herts driver finished fifth in an eventful Brazilian Grand Prix to pip home favourite Felipe Massa to the world title.

McLaren Mercedes maestro Hamilton overtook Timo Glock's Toyota in the closing seconds of the Sao Paulo race to claim fifth spot - and the drivers' championship.