2014 Malaysian Grand Prix

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The 2014 Malaysian Grand Prix, formally known as the 2014 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix, was a Formula One motor race that was held on 30 March 2014 at the Sepang International Circuit in Selangor, Malaysia. The 56-lap-race was won by Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton who started from pole position. Hamilton also took the fastest lap of the race and led every single lap, meaning that he achieved his first Grand Chelem, finishing ahead of teammate Nico Rosberg who won the season opener in Australia two weeks ago. It was Mercedes' first 1–2 finish since the 1955 Italian Grand Prix. Defending four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel, driving for Red Bull, completed the podium by finishing third. Following the result, Hamilton made a huge step forward in the Drivers' standings after his retirement in Australia, climbing up seventeen places in order to advance to second in the championship behind teammate Rosberg, who extended his lead to 18 points. Fernando Alonso, who took his second...

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