Sebastien Loeb on Sunday's in the Wales Rally GB won his fourth successive world title.
The Frenchman was third at the start of the final day in Wales rally GB in his Citroen C4 and that was more than enough to win the drivers' crown again.
After six forest stages plus a short stage in the Cardiff Millennium Stadium watched by almost 27,000, leader Mikko Hirvonen's advantage was 35.5 seconds. Call of the Wild attended as VIP guests and these are some of the photos we took on the day - We'll get better with practice
Well so close and yet so far for Lewis Hamilton in his first season with F1. After watching the race I think, engine problems aside, he made a serious error at the start and through the impetuousity of youth nearly spun off trying to regain his position after being passed by Alonso. That said what a first season! However it does illustrate that no matter how talented, and this boy is talented, new talent needs to be managed to ensure the individuals don't self destruct .