Lewis Hamilton makes history as he wins 4th Formula One world title

Lewis Hamilton has been crowned Formula One world champion for a fourth time .Hamilton won the title today despite finishing the Mexican Grand Prix in ninth place as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took the race victory.

Only two drivers have achieved more –- seven-time champion Michael Schumacher and five-time champion Argentine Juan Manuel Fangio .

Hamilton joins Michael Schumacher (seven), Juan Manuel Fangio (five), Alain Prost and Vettel (both four) as only the fifth driver to have won more than three titles.Hamilton is the only black driver to have won a grand prix and a championship.
He is also the only black driver to have won a grand prix and a championship.