This race will go down in history - Heidfeld

The battle for the 2008 Formula One World Championship title was determined in the penultimate corner of the season finale. After the Brazilian Grand Prix, Nick Heidfeld congratulated the new champions.

When the 20 Formula One drivers took their positions on the grid for the final race of the 2008 season, the battle for both the Drivers' and the Constructors' Championships was far from over. At the same time, the BMW Sauber F1 Team drivers wanted to defend their championship positions. "Even 90 minutes before the start, when we gathered on the pit straight for the official driver group picture, the atmosphere was truly electric," Nick Heidfeld recalls.

In the race, the BMW Sauber F1 Team driver had to settle for a midfield position. Nick finished tenth, thereby being pipped in the battle for World Championship points and having to leave Sao Paulo empty-handed. Nonetheless, he was in a great position to witness the final battle for the title at close range. "A sensational season finale that was determined only in the final metres," said the 31-year old after the race. "Just incredible! I'm looking forward to watching the race at home on DVD. This season finale will certainly go down in Formula One history."

After the race, it proved to be difficult for Nick to congratulate the new champions - Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) and Ferrari. "There was a lot of chaos," he revealed. "But I'd like to congratulate both Lewis and Ferrari on having won the titles!"