Lewis Hamilton celebration plan revealed: What F1 star did after winning title The Englishman made hard work of his triumph after a nervous Mexican Grand Prix. started promisingly before being passed by Ferrari's. He then ran off the road while battling for position with Daniel Ricciardo. Hamilton passed the chequered flag in fourth to secure the championship with two rounds left to spare.
And the 33-year-old celebrated in front of the 40,000 crowd by performing donuts. He then stood on top of his car to salute the crowd. But Hamilton revealed he wasn't going to get carried away with any further celebrations. "Right now, it just doesn't feel real," Hamilton said. And the 33-year-old celebrated in front of the 40,000 crowd by performing donuts. He then stood on top of his car to salute the crowd.
But Hamilton revealed he wasn't going to get carried away with any further celebrations. "Right now, it just doesn't feel real," Hamilton said. "I feel like I am going to wake up in a matter of moments. "It is going to sound really boring, but I just feel content and really happy, so I am looking forward to going to sleep. "Tonight, I will leave this beautiful country, and I am looking forward to seeing my dogs, Roscoe and Coco, who live in LA. The unconditional love of a pet is something quite special.
"I have a lot of friends around me, so I am sure we will come together and embrace this moment." Hamilton will begin his victory parade in Brazil a week on Sunday. Vettel cut short his television interview after the race to embrace and congratulate Hamilton. The Ferrari driver finished second in Mexico City behind winner Max Verstappen. "Lewis drove superbly all year, and he was the better one of us two," said Vettel.
"Number five is something incredible so I told him to enjoy it, and keep pushing as I need him to be at his best for us to keep fighting again next year." Related articles F1 news: Bernie Ecclestone gives verdict on Mick Schumacher joining Ferrari or Mercedes Schumacher is one of the hottest prospects in the world of motor sport having recently won the Formula 3 title. And he has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of his father Michael, who won seven World Drivers' Championships. Toro Rosso has been touted as a potential destination for Schumacher ahead of the 2019 campaign.
And Ecclestone is backing the 19-year-old to take to the grid at the top level soon. "He is doing a fantastic job," Ecclestone told German newspaper. "Mick is well on the way to Formula One." Asked if Schumacher could drive for F1 pacesetters or Mercedes in the future, Ecclestone sounded optimistic. "Why not?" added the Brit, who helped transfer F1 into the phenomenon it is today. Schumacher's on-track achievements have come while his father has dealt with the debilitating effects of a 2013 skiing accident. And Ecclestone admitted it is a shame Michael cannot be with Mick as he sets the racing world alight.
"It's just too bad that his father can not support him," Ecclestone said. chief Toto Wolff, meanwhile, has revealed how impressed he has been by Schumacher's performances in Formula 3. "Attention was focused on the youngster right from the start, and he was under a lot of pressure," Wolff said. "It's not easy coping with all that, especially if the season does not get off to the best of starts, as in this case. "His performance in the second half of the season was therefore all the more impressive.
"He has shown that he has what it takes and that he can become one of the greats in our sport." Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene has previously suggested his team would take note if Schumacher was available. "We will see about the future," Arrivabene said in September. "How can you say no, in Maranello, to a name like this?" Current F1 champion Lewis Hamilton believes Schumacher will compete in the sport one day.
"So there will 100 percent be a Schumacher back in Formula 1, partly because of the name, but secondly because he's doing a great job," Hamilton said. "He's obviously got a lot of talent as his dad had, just like Keke and Nico Rosberg, just like when Fernando has kids I'm sure an Alonso will be here again.".
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