British papers hail king Lewis

The front pages of British newspapers were splashed with photos of a champagne-soaked Lewis Hamilton dubbed 'the king of Formula One' on Monday, after he claimed a second world title.

The 29-year-old became the first British driver to win more than one championship since 1968, and the fourth Brit ever to do so, when he won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday to secure the title he first won in 2008.

"Tearful Hamilton is crowned king of F1" announced the Daily Mirror, while the Daily Express chose the headline "On top of the world!"