On October 28, 2018, Lewis Hamilton secured his fifth Formula 1 World Championship at the Mexican Grand Prix in Mexico City. The Mercedes driver needed only a seventh-place finish to claim the title, which he achieved despite a challenging race that saw him drop to the back of the field after early contact.
Max Verstappen dominated the race itself, taking a commanding victory for Red Bull Racing. The Dutch driver led from pole position and crossed the finish line more than 17 seconds ahead of second-placed Sebastian Vettel.
Hamilton's championship triumph matched the tally of Argentine legend Juan Manuel Fangio and moved him one behind Michael Schumacher's record of seven titles. The 2018 season marked Hamilton's fourth title in five years, cementing his status as one of the sport's all-time greats.
