Formula One – Hamilton Streaks To Suzuka Win

Lewis Hamilton took his first win at Suzuka this weekend to equal the number of race wins recorded by his idol, Ayrton Senna.

Hamilton's win saw the Mercedes team bounce back from the disappointment of Singapore to take an easy 1-2. Team mate Nico Rosberg started from pole but lost it to a fast-starting Hamilton, who muscled by the pole-sitter into turn one and was never headed.

Meanwhile Australian Daniel Ricciardo's good form in practice and qualifying was swiftly ended by Massa into turn one, a puncture putting him a lap down and out of contention.

PRACTICE AND QUALIFYING

FP1 and FP2 saw less than the usual amount of running with the track under plenty of water. Some drivers tried their luck with different tyres, giving the crowd a few opportunities to gasp at some impressive car control.

Red Bull brought some of their Singapore form with them, with Kvyat ending FP2 ahead of the Mercedes of Rosberg by the tiniest of margins, his teammate not far behind them. The Ferraris lurked in fifth and sixth while the two Toro Rossos threatened.

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