Hamilton out of Malaysian Grand Prix after car engine fire


The engine has caught fire in Lewis Hamilton's car during the Malaysian Grand Prix. - AFP

Sepang (Malaysia) (AFP) - World champion Lewis Hamilton saw his Malaysian Grand Prix hopes go up in smoke when the engine of his Mercedes exploded into flames while leading with 15 laps remaining.

"No, no," cried the Englishman as flames appeared at the back of his car.

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