Lewis Hamilton: How Mercedes man beat Sebastian Vettel to F1 title - Daniel Ricciardo
LEWIS HAMILTON kept a cooler head than Sebastian Vettel this season.
Hamilton claims Mercedes 'raised the bar' to beat Vettel
That’s the verdict of Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo, who says the four-time F1 champions both had strong cars as their disposal.
Hamilton wrapped up his fourth World Drivers’ Championship at October’s Mexican Grand Prix.
And he did so after title rival Vettel failed to finish in the top two at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Hamilton ultimately ended the 2017 campaign with a clear margin of 46 points between himself and Vettel.
And Ricciardo has now unpacked how he believes the Mercedes man was able to beat Vettel to the F1 title.
Lewis just maintained a cooler head, a better level of consistency and composure
"Lewis's season - I respect that," said Ricciardo.
"He had a great car, but I think Seb's car was also as good and Lewis just maintained a cooler head, a better level of consistency and composure.
"You have to respect that.
Lewis Hamilton won his fourth F1 World Drivers' Championship at the Mexican Grand Prix
Red Bull man Daniel Ricciardo has explained what gave Lewis Hamilton the edge over Sebastian Vettel