LEWIS HAMILTON has warned Jenson Button to expect the unexpected after taking up the mantle as the new Formula One world champion.
Hamilton’s reign came to an end on Sunday as Button’s fifth-placed finish in the Brazilian Grand Prix was enough to see him crowned.
The 29-year-old is Britain’s 10th world champion, following in the footsteps of the likes of Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart, Nigel Mansell, and of course, Hamilton.
It is also the first time in 40 years Britain has enjoyed back-to-back success since Hill and Stewart in 1968 and 1969, although no Briton has ever successfully defended the crown.
Whilst naturally urging Button to slowly savour the moment, the 24-year-old also knows just what the demands of being world champion can bring.
“Becoming world champion is a strange and unreal feeling,” remarked Hamilton.
“I heard on Sunday Jenson kept on saying ‘I’m champion, I’m world champion’, and I kind of knew exactly what he meant.
“It’s all too much to take in at once, especially in one day.”
