London: Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award on Sunday, beating golf star Rory McIlroy into second place.


Lewis Hamilton and Rory McIlroy 

Hamilton won a second world title this year taking the crown ahead of Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg in the final race. McIlroy had been the favourite to take the BBC award, now in its 61st year, after a season which saw him clinch two majors, the British Open and PGA Championship.