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Lewis Hamilton powers his car through a corner. AFP
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Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the World Championship. Reuters
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Lewis Hamilton is embraced by team physiotherapist Angela Cullen after winning his fifth world title. AP Photo
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Lewis Hamilton is congratulated by Sebastian Vettel. EPA
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Lewis Hamilton celebrates with a member of his crew. AP Photo
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Lewis Hamilton in action at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack. EPA
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Lewis Hamilton during the race. Reuters
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Lewis Hamilton burns rubber to celebrate after his championship triumph. AP Photo
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Lewis Hamilton powers his car through a corner. AFP
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Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the World Championship. Reuters
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Lewis Hamilton is embraced by team physiotherapist Angela Cullen after winning his fifth world title. AP Photo
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Lewis Hamilton is congratulated by Sebastian Vettel. EPA
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Lewis Hamilton celebrates with a member of his crew. AP Photo
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Lewis Hamilton in action at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack. EPA
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Lewis Hamilton during the race. Reuters
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Lewis Hamilton burns rubber to celebrate after his championship triumph. AP Photo
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Lewis Hamilton powers his car through a corner. AFP
Lewis Hamilton joins Fangio with ‘surreal’ fifth F1 world title
British Formula One driver adds 2018 crown to his championship wins in 2008, 2014, 2015 and 2017
Agence France Presse
29 October, 2018
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