REIGNING world champion Sebastian Vettel was hell-bent on finishing the Petronas Malaysia Formula One Grand Prix race in pole position where he started – for his first win of the season and his third win at Sepang. But not before sparking controversy by ignoring team-orders not to overtake his team-mate Mark Webber.
The pair were repeatedly engaged in wheel-to-wheel racing in the closing stages of the 56-lap race before Vettel broke clear – despite the team having ordered them to hold station with Webber ahead.
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