Lewis Hamilton’s fifth title seals his place in the pantheon of F1 greats | John Watson

Former F1 driver John Watson watched Hamilton grow from a kid in the karting ranks to the consummate champion he is now

When I first became aware of Lewis Hamilton at one of the Autosport award ceremonies he was little more than a child coming through the karting ranks. But even then there was a sense that here was a young guy who believed his destiny was to be arguably the greatest driver in the history of our sport. He is already the most successful British grand prix driver but his fifth world championship indisputably puts him in the pantheon of motor racing’s greats. Lewis did indeed fulfil his destiny.

What we have witnessed this season is Hamilton at the peak of his powers. He is in a part of his career which as a driver you aspire to reach. Ascending to a plateau where you might have four, five or six years to perform in what might be described as an effortless manner because you have learned from your mistakes and simply become better and better.

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