Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton reportedly gave up the champagne for a glass of watermelon juice to toast his second world title and celebrate the 'greatest day' of his life.
A couple of sips of cognac didn't go down too well so, as the party roared on around him, Hamilton stuck to the healthy stuff, while gallant loser Nico Rosberg, who lost the drivers' world championship, was trying to make up for it by winning the partying world series.
First Hamilton celebrated at a quiet dinner with his family, who flew in by surprise on race morning, with the group, including his father, Anthony, the man who started it all, step-mum Linda, popstar girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger and half-brother Nicolas, The Mirror reported.
And then he joined his team at party central, the Amber Lounge.
The next day, looking healthy and well rested, Hamilton made his first public appearance at the exclusive Westin Hotel resort and talked about life as a double champion. He said that he had a great evening, adding that the happiness within the team was amazing to see, talking through that and embracing everyone.
Hamilton claimed that then he came back with his family and had a nice dinner and reminisced over all the different experiences over the years. He said that they talked about sitting in the back of the trailer with flasks of Knorr chicken noodle soup by a gas heater.
Then he claimed that he popped out to the party at the Amber Lounge with all the team, admitting that it was great being among them in the happiest moment of their lives.
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Hamilton said that he got to hang with everyone although they left quite early, adding that he only had one drink, which was more than good enough for him.
The Briton claimed that he doesn't drink champagne. He said that he had a watermelon juice at dinner, which is his favourite, and added that when he was at the party, there was some cognac, so he poured a little bit, but it didn't taste very nice so he had a couple of sips and that was it.
Hamilton also admitted that he wanted to keep composed as the party night hit top gear. He is saving the real celebrations for a part that will last for days with his closest family and friends.