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Congratulations to Jenson Button,29, who wrapped up the World Driver’s Championship in Brazil today. It’s been a great season for Jenson as he won 6 of the first 7 races and now becomes the 10th British Formula One world champion.

He joins an illustrious list:

Mike Hawthorn

1958 World Champion, aged 29

Graham Hill 

1962 and 1968 World Champion. Aged 33 when he first won the title.

Jim Clark 

1963 and 1965 World Champion. Won first title aged 27

John Surtees 

1964 World Champion, aged 30

Jackie Stewart 

1969, 1971& 1973 World Champion. Won first title at age of 29

James Hunt

1976 World Champion, aged 29

Nigel Mansell 

1992 World Champion, aged 39

Damon Hill 

1996 World Champion, aged 36

Lewis Hamilton 

2008 World Champion aged 23