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Alonso becomes youngest Formula One champion
"He deserves it — whoever has the most points deserves it," Raikkonen said. "We lost this year but we will try again next year."
Montoya recorded his seventh career victory and third of the season, helping to give McLaren the constructors' lead by two points over Renault. On the podium, while the McLarens took first and second, the real celebration was with Alonso in third. Alonso turned 24 in July. Brazil's Emerson Fittipaldi was a year older when he won the first of his two world titles in 1972. Alonso acknowledged the threat from Raikkonen throughout the season, especially when Raikkonen won three of the last four races. "Thanks to Kimi this world title is special," Alonso said. The race was seconds old when Antonio Pizzonia, Mark Webber and David Coulthard were involved in a crash. The safety car went out just as Raikkonen passed Fisichella to take over third. Racing resumed entering the third lap, and Montoya overtook Alonso for first. "I knew Juan Pablo was quicker," Alonso said. "I knew I had no chance to
fight because today was no risk," Alonso said. "It was not easy, I was extremely
careful in overtaking. Every one was a risky moment."
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