Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2014 Results: Winner, Standings, Highlights and Reaction

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Published: November 23, 2014

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Lewis Hamilton was first to cross the finish line Sunday at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, clinching the 2014 Formula One World Championship in the process. This is Hamilton's second F1 title—he won it back in 2008, when he was the youngest-ever champion.

The Mercedes man ends the year ahead of teammate Nico Rosberg in the drivers' standings. The German suffered mechanical failures during the season finale, eventually finishing all the way back in 14th place. 

The result was confirmed by Sky Sports F1:



Prince Harry congratulated Hamilton following the victory, via Bleacher Report UK:



Hamilton was imperious once again under immense pressure, as he flew past his teammate on the start. From that point on, the Brit was wholly unflustered. He went on to pick up his 11th race win of what's been a magnificent year.

Williams enjoyed an excellent final race of the campaign, as Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas finished in second and third place, respectively, to cap off a breakthrough season for the team.



After coming up short of Rosberg in qualifying, Hamilton pulled no punches in his assessment of how important this race was, per BBC Sport:

My number one focus tomorrow is just doing the best I can and driving the way I have been driving for quite some time.

You want to get the pole, but just because I'm second doesn't mean we can't win.

You can't really measure how big it is. It is obviously the biggest day of my life.



Ahead of the Abu Dhabi showdown, BBC F1 outlined the permutations that would determine which Mercedes man ended the season as world champion:



Hamilton constantly reaffirmed his desire to win this race, even though second place would have been good enough for him to capture the world title. His start to this Grand Prix was absolutely sensational and confirme...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Formula 1

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