The Rosbergs are only the second father and son combination to win the title. Every Saturday this season before a grand prix, Nico Rosberg has received a text message from his father Keke offering some simple words of support from afar. Sunday's success under the Abu Dhabi floodlights made the Rosbergs only the second father and son combination to win the title and 1982 champion Keke became the first to actually see his offspring achieve the feat. Britain's double champion Graham Hill died before Damon won in 1996 which, as Rosberg senior said with a smile, makes him "the only alive one. "I took a deep sip from my beer and thought 'Oh, this is going to get hot," chuckled Keke.

Source: dna November 28, 2016 07:19 UTC