Formula One: Ricciardo wins drama-filled Malaysian GP

Lewis Hamilton’s hopes went up in smoke.

By AFP Sunday 2 Oct 2016, 10:04 AM

Oct 2nd 2016, 10:04 AM 4,918 Views 4 Comments

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DANIEL RICCIARDO LED a Red Bull one-two as Lewis Hamilton’s championship hopes went up in smoke at a dramatic, action-packed Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Hamilton was leading with 15 laps to go when his engine exploded. “No, no,” cried the Englishman as flames appeared at the back of his car, leaving Ricciardo leading teammate Max Verstappen.

Championship leader Nico Rosberg survived a first-bend spin involving Sebastian Vettel and a 10-second penalty to take third place and extend the gap over Mercedes teammate Hamilton to 23 points.

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Formula One: Ricciardo wins drama-filled Malaysian GP

Lewis Hamilton’s hopes went up in smoke.

McIlroy undaunted despite heckling headache