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Ricciardo triumphs in Malaysia as Hamilton's engine explodes

Daniel Ricciardo won the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday taking the chequered flag just ahead of team mate Max Verstappen.

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The Red Bull one-two came at the end of a dramatic race at Sepang.

World champion Lewis Hamilton was leading the course with 15 laps remaining but his Mercedes engine blew up and he was forced to retire.

A tearful Hamilton held his head in his hands after the malfunction which has dealt a blow to his chances of securing a third drivers' championship in a row.

The 31-year-old Briton is now 23 points behind Nico Rosberg who survived a spin on the first bend involving Sebastian Vettel and a 10-second penalty to take third place.

Ricciardo celebrated his first win of the season on the podium with a "shoey" - drinking champagne from his driving boot.

Verstappen, who turned 19 on Friday, celebrated his runners-up spot and his birthday in the same fashion.

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