Malaysian Grand Prix

Japanese Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton vows to hit back strongly as Ferrari, Red Bull step up challenge

Lewis Hamilton has promised to hit back in Japan this week following frustration in Malaysia as he looks to close in on a fourth Formula One world title.

Japanese Grand Prix: Ferrari rules out gearbox change for Sebastian Vettel despite Malaysian mishap

Sebastian Vettel is 34 points behind Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton with five races remaining, including Sunday’s at Suzuka.

Malaysian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen earns much-awaited victory in fitting farewell to Sepang

The final Malaysian Grand Prix had drama, excitement and racing all around as Max Verstappen scored a well-earned victory ahead of championship leader Lewis Hamilton.

Malaysian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins ahead of Lewis Hamilton in final edition of race

Max Verstappen won the final edition of the Malaysian Grand Prix, as Lewis Hamilton finished second to extend his championship lead over Sebastian Vettel to 34 points.

Malaysian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton admits Mercedes have some 'real big problems' to fix with their cars

Hamilton, now 34 points clear of Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel and well on his way to a fourth title, started in pole position but lost out to Red Bull’s 20-year-old Dutch driver Max Verstappen.

Malaysian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen credits 'unbelievable' Red Bull car for perfect 20th birthday gift

Third on the grid, Verstappen was second by the end of the pit straight after Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen retired from second spot before the start with engine problems.

Malaysian Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel smiles through pain of another setback to championship challenge

Vettel will start Sunday’s race deadlast after power unit problems prevented him from setting a time. Hamilton, meanwhile, will begin on pole.

Malaysian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton capitalises on Sebastian Vettel's misery to claim 70th career pole

Hamilton, 28 points clear of Vettel with six races remaining, has now been on pole for four years in a row in Malaysia and five times in total - equalling Michael Schumacher’s record at the circuit.

Malaysian Grand Prix: Sepang circuit given all-clear by FIA after shock tyre explosion mars practice session

Romain Grosjean's Haas was flung into the barriers at high speed on Friday after a drain grille, which should have been welded down securely, popped up at a kerb on turn nine after Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari drove over it.

Malaysian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton clinches pole position, Sebastian Vettel suffers engine woes to start last

Sebastian Vettel's world championship hopes suffered a huge blow when his Ferrari failed to set a time in the first qualifying session, meaning he will start last.