Guest writer John Beamer of F1 Pitlane takes a final look at technical changes on the cars of 2008. The denouement of the Formula 1 season was certainly spectacular. As a story, the emotional roller-coaster and intense human drama of Interlagos easily eclipsed the technical innovation.
2008 brazilian grand prix articles archive
13.05m saw Brazil F1 thriller
Posted onMost watched race of 2008
If Hamilton hadn’t pitted…
Posted on…he’d have been fourth. Probably.
Brazilian Grand Prix in pictures
F1 pictures
Posted onRe-live the championship-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix in pictures. Here’s a selection of images from the race.
2008 Brazilian Grand Prix analysis
Posted onHere’s the Brazilian Grand Prix race data that shows how those extraordinary change of position between Lewis Hamilton and Timo Glock in the final laps came about. Plus, why did Ferrari not use Kimi Raikkonen to slow Hamilton?
Foreign press react to finale
Posted onGuest post by David Watkins
Brazilian GP facts and statistics
Posted onFelipe Massa dominated in Brazil and joined three of his countrymen in becoming a two-time winner of his home Grand Prix. Here are more facts and stats from the Brazilian Grand Prix.
A great sporting moment?
Posted onHow does Brazil ’08 compare?
“Achtung Glock!” “Na ?â??ltima curva!” – How the world saw F1 title shock (video)
Posted onWe will surely not see another championship finale like we saw yesterday for a long time. Around the world, television commentators struggled to keep up with the action unfolding before their eyes. Britain celebrated, Brazil mourned, and the Spanish commentators missed Hamilton passing Glock…
Lewis Hamilton is champion in epic climax to final race
2008 Brazilian Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton became F1’s youngest ever world champion as the destiny of the 2008 title switched between him and rival Felipe Massa on the final lap of the Brazilian Grand Prix. In Massa was already over the finishing line when Hamilton took a crucial fifth place of Timo Glock as the German driver struggled on … Continue reading Lewis Hamilton is champion in epic climax to final race
Final 2008 championship points
Posted onHamilton and Ferrari claim 2008 titles
2008 Brazilian Grand Prix result
Posted onHamilton wins title at final turn
Championship changes hands twice in the final three laps (Video)
Posted onThe 2008 F1 title was decided at the last corner on the last lap of the last race. Felipe Massa was poised to win the championship after Sebastian Vettel demoted Lewis Hamilton to sixth place. But Hamilton took fifth back from Timo Glock – and with it, the world championship. Inevitably, some have suggested Glock … Continue reading Championship changes hands twice in the final three laps (Video)
Rate the race: Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onRate the Brazilian Grand Prix out of ten and share your thoughts on the season finale below.
Brazilian Grand Prix Live Blog
Posted onReview the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix live blog.
Brazilian Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onFelipe Massa starts the Brazilian Grand Prix from pole position with title rival Lewis Hamilton down in fourth on the grid. But which of them is carrying the most fuel? Can Hamilton avoid trouble at the start? And how will the expected rain affect the race? Here are my pre-race thoughts on the Brazilian Grand … Continue reading Brazilian Grand Prix pre-race analysis
F1 likely to get rain for Brazil finale
Posted onFelipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton may have to contend with wet weather in addition to all the other pressures of an F1 season finale. Since we first took a look at the weather for the Brazilian Grand Prix the forecasts have changed quite a bit more than usual. In recent days several weather forecasts have … Continue reading F1 likely to get rain for Brazil finale
2008 Brazilian Grand Prix grid
Posted onMassa on pole, Hamilton fourth
Felipe Massa takes pole for title decider (2008 Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying)
Posted onFelipe Massa thrilled the home crowd by taking pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix for the third year in a row. But this year it means even more as he faced down Lewis Hamilton for the world championship. Hamilton starts fourth behind Jarno Trulli and Kimi Raikkonen.
Brazilian GP qualifying live blog
Posted onReview the Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying live blog below.