Thus, Hamilton is the second most successful in F1 history after Michael Schumacher having seven titles.
Britten started in the third start and knew before the race that a ranking among the top eight would give him the title. It was a battle for the victory between Hamilton and fellow stalwart Bottas.
On the 51st lap of 56, Hamilton Bottas pushed off the track but the Finns came back and passed Hamilton on the next lap.
Hamilton led for a long time but had worn tires while chasing Bottas had fresh tires. And it was only a matter of time before Bottas would pass.