Lewis Hamilton, Nicole Sherzinger, Prince Harry, Prince William And Nico Rosberg: British F1 Driver Wins World Championship In Front Of Royal Family

Lewis Hamilton knew one little slip up on the race track and he'd lose his chance to win the F1 world championship — and not only that, but he'd embarrass himself in front of royal family member Prince Harry. But Prince William wasn't there, quite possibly looking after his wife Kate Middleton instead. Hamilton knew his teammate Nico Rosberg could beat him in the individual world championship, meaning he had to better him, and he did just that. Despite many different racers from across the world taking part, it's the British driver, Hamilton, who will celebrate for the coming months with his girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger.

Hamilton insisted, according to the BBC: "This is the greatest day of my life. 2008 was a great year in my life. The feeling I have now is way, way past that. The greatest feeling ever."

Harry then added, "Lewis, well done for not making the British public sweat. You are an absolute legend."

Despite his loss, Rosberg insisted, according to the BBC: "I'm very disappointed but all in all Lewis deserved to win the championship. That's clear. All in all he just did a better job than me, especially in the races. What happened to me had no impact on [the championship]. He was out there winning the race. The positive is that I have been the better qualifier over the two years. His level is massively high. He was the best on the grid this year. I was up against him. I came very close. It didn't work out but I'm proud to be here. It has been an incredible year, and to be able to battle it out with Lewis has been great, although very intense sometimes."

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