Two champions. One goal.
Belgian Grand Prix on 29th August 2010
Jenson and Lewis: best of the best Vodafone McLaren Mercedes always strives to employ the two best possible drivers. But by any standards this is an electric proposition. It’s the first time in Formula 1 history that one team has combined the firepower of the two most recent world champions. Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton. Can you think of a s...
Lewis - Ultimate fast lap 2007 Santander British Grand Prix - Fresh from winning in Canada and the United States, Lewis returned to the UK as the nation’s newest Formula 1 hero. Resistant to the hype, Lewis nailed the perfect lap on Saturday afternoon, crossing the finishing line with seconds to spare to secure an emotional pole position. The spontaneous eruption of joy from the entire crowd was one of the defining moments of Lewis’s fledgling career.
Jenson - Ultimate fast lap 2009 Monaco Grand Prix - It takes intense focus and preparation to put together a fast lap around the streets of Monte-Carlo – the most sinuous and unforgiving track on the Formula 1 calendar. Into the dying minutes of qualifying, Jenson suddenly banged in a superhuman effort, perfectly judging his tyre temperatures and the improving grip levels to grab an incredible pole. Winning the following day was almost a formality.
Jenson - Champion’s moment 2009 Brazilian Grand Prix - A deluge on Saturday afternoon left Jenson powerless to overcome his car’s grip problems, and he qualified a disappointing 14th. On Sunday, however, he drove with flair and merciless aggression to sweep through to fifth – it was no coincidence that one of his greatest drives finally elevated him to the status of world champion.
Lewis - Champion’s moment 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix - Needing only a fifth position to secure the drivers’ title in only his second Formula 1 season, Lewis had been demoted to sixth with just a handful of laps remaining – and his car’s slithering, out-of-control rear-end suggested that he was powerless to fight back. Into the final corner, however, he grabbed the opportunity to vault into fifth, winning the world championship by the narrowest margin ever.
