Lewis Hamilton was still coming to terms with being crowned the youngest-ever F1 world champion the morning after his dramatic title success in Brazil.
The 23-year-old from Herts snatched the trophy in the dying seconds of a thrilling race at Interlagos.
He climbed into fifth place at the final corner to deny Brazilian Felipe Massa the title in spectacular fashion.
After celebrating at a party hosted by the McLaren team on the Sunday night, Tewin hero Hamilton felt “absolutely fantastic” the following day having achieved his childhood dream.
He said: “It doesn’t really sink in straight away, but then it hits you again and again: ‘Wow, you are world champion!’
Looking ahead of the 2009 FIA World Championship, 23-year-old Hamilton said: “I won’t have number 22 on my car next year, I’ll have the number one – and that’s the coolest thing ever!
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