Lewis Hamilton claims victory in F1 world championship
Hamilton wins final race of season as his rival, Nico Rosberg, suffered mechanical problems and came in 14th place.
British driver Lewis Hamilton has won the Formula One world championship for the second time after winning the final race of the season on Sunday.
The 19th race of the season was held at the Yas Marina circuit in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi.
Hamilton took the lead after his closest rival and team-mate, Nico Rosberg, failed to make a good start.
The Brit completed the first lap 1.2 seconds ahead of his rivals.
Felipe Massa came in second place, followed by his Williams teammate, Valtteri Bottas, who came third.
The first race of the next Formula One season will be held in Australia in March 2015.
Standings for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix:
1. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2. Felipe Massa (Williams-Mercedes)
3. Valtteri Bottas (Williams-Mercedes)
4. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull-Renault)
5. Jenson Button (McLaren-Mercedes)
6. Nico Hulkenberg (Force India-Mercedes)
7. Sergio Perez (Force India-Mercedes)
8. Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Renault)
9. Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)
10. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
Final driver standings and their points:
1. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain) 384 points
2. Nico Rosberg (Germany) 317 points
3. Daniel Ricciardo (Australia) 238 points
4. Valtteri Bottas (Finland) 186 points
5. Sebastian Vettel (Germany) 167 points
Final team standings:
1. Mercedes 701 points
2. Red Bull-Renault 405 points
3. Williams-Mercedes 320 points
4. Ferrari 216 points
5. McLaren-Mercedes 181 points
