epa05565126 Pole sitter Lewis Hamilton (L) of Mercedes AMG GP gives a thumbs up as second placed German Formula One driver Nico Rosberg of Mercedes AMG GP walks past at the end of the qualifying session for the Formula One Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia, 01 October 2016. The 2016 Formula One Grand Prix of Malaysia will take place from 30 September till 02 October 2016. EPA/DIEGO AZUBEL
SEPANG: Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton expressed his disappointment with the Mercedes team after his drivers’ title hopes were dealt a massive blow at the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit.
The British driver was leading the race comfortably from pole position on lap 40 when his engine gave in, causing flames to shoot out from behind his car.
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