436 084332 - Lewis Hamilton 2008 - World Champions Collection The 1/43 model of the McLaren MP4-23 as driven by Lewis Hamilton in 2008 was released by Minichamps as part of the sought after World Champions Collection. Model Status: Related 1/43 Minichamps Models Release Date: 2009 Estimated Value: £50+ 530 084392 530 084393 530 084322 530 084323
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	Lewis Hamilton, World Champion 2008
			Lewis Hamilton drove the McLaren MP4/23 in 2008 winning 5 Grand Prix:- Australian, Monaco, British, German and Chinese GP's. Points for the 18 round season were awarded from all the races. With 10 points for a win, 6 for second, 4 for third & 2 for 5th, Lewis Hamilton scored:- (10+2+4+6+10+10+10+2+6+4+4+10+2) = 98 Points. Lewis Hamilton won the 2008 Driver's World Championship at the final round of the season, the Brazilian GP, by overtaking Timo Glock on the final corner of the last lap to finish 5th, beating Felipe Massa to the title by 1 point. Initially there was controversy as there were suggestions that Glock let Hamilton by but after consideration it was clear Glock was in trouble with dry tyres in wet conditions, losing 18 seconds on the last lap.
	Lewis Hamilton Singapore GP 2008 - Wikipedia
	2008 Season Results - Lewis Hamilton AUS MAL BAH SPN TUR MON CAN FRA GBR GER HUN EUR BEL ITA SIN JAP CHN BRA 1st 5th 13th 3rd 2nd 1st DNF 10th 1st 1st 5th 2nd 3rd 7th 3rd 12th 1st 5th Lewis Hamilton became the youngest ever driver to win the F1 Drivers Championship. Ferrari won the 2008 Constructor's Championship. Traction control, launch control & engine braking are banned. Gearboxes must now last for 4 races incurring a 5 place grid penality if they are changed prematurely. Robert Kubica won his first Grand Prix at Canada, Montreal - 8th June 2008.   Heiki Kovalainen won his first Grand Prix at Hungary, Hungaroring - 3rd August 2008. Sebastian Vettel won his first Grand Prix at Italy, Monza - 14th September 2008.
	2008 Statistics No of Races: Grand Prix Wins: Podiums: Pole Positions: Fastest Laps: Points: 18 of 18 5 10 7 1 98 Career Statistics Championships: Grand Prix Wins: Pole Positions: First Grand Prix: First Grand Prix Podium: First Grand Prix Win: 3 (2008, 2014 & 2015) 51 59 Australian GP 2007 Australian GP 2007    Canadian GP 2007
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