adminLEWIS Hamilton took a dominant win at the Malaysian GP in Sepang yesterday to lead Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg to a one-two finish. The Briton was in control from the start, converting his pole position into a lead at the first corner and controlling the race.
Rosberg was unable to keep up, and concentrated on ensuring he stayed ahead of Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel.
Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso took fourth after Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo hit trouble. Force India’s Nico Hulkenberg was fifth.
Hamilton dedicated the win to the families of the passengers lost in the disappearance of flight MH370. “Incredible,” he said. “After such a difficult weekend and a long winter, I just feel so grateful. I’d really like to dedicate it to the families, after such a tragedy three weeks ago.
“The team were spot on with all the pit stops and calling and timing, the info was spot on. What a great car, what a great job from everyone.”
Team-mate Rosberg added: “I got a great start and that allowed me to get into second place. In turn three I got a bit sideways, plenty of action there – but it worked out well. Then it was just a question of trying to keep up with Lewis but he was a bit too quick today.”
Hamilton underlined his superiority with a fastest lap with three laps to go, 1.5secs quicker than anyone else was lapping at the time. He also used less of his 100kg fuel allowance than any other driver in the top 10.
Hamilton retired from the first race of the season while Rosberg won, and Hamilton’s victory at Sepang reduced his deficit to his team-mate in the championship to 18 points. — BBC Sport
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