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Alonso becomes youngest Formula One champion
(AP)
Updated: 2005-09-26 08:59

"He deserves it — whoever has the most points deserves it," Raikkonen said. "We lost this year but we will try again next year."

Renault's Formula One driver Fernando Alonso (C) of Spain celebrates with his team's mechanics after finishing third in the Brazil Grand Prix in Sao Paulo September 25, 2005.
Renault's Formula One driver Fernando Alonso (C) of Spain celebrates with his team's mechanics after finishing third in the Brazil Grand Prix in Sao Paulo September 25, 2005. [Reuters]
Alonso shouted "Yeah!" several times into the team radio as he crossed the line and waved his fists. After the lap, he stopped and calmly got out of the car. Then he jumped on top of the right front tire and shouted again with both arms outstretched. He jumped off the car and ran to hug his teammates.

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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