F1 2014 season awards: from Hamilton’s title to Ricciardo’s magic

The Guardian

Why Mercedes deserved success and best (and worst) moments of season featuring thrills in Hungary, Monaco and Suzuka

Driver of the season: Lewis Hamilton. He was the dominant racer of the year whether it was leading from the front or clawing his way back from yet another setback. He was less of a force than usual in qualifying, where he overcooked things slightly, but it should still not have gone to the final race of the season because he had the edge over the dogged Nico Rosberg in terms of pure speed and race craft. His blinding speed disguises the fact that he is now a mature and very accomplished driver. Paul Weaver

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