Lewis Hamilton won from pole with a Grand Chelem, giving Mercedes their first 1–2 finish since the 1955 Italian Grand Prix.
Key Facts
- Race laps
- 56 laps
- Race winner
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- Hamilton's Grand Chelem
- First of his career
- Mercedes last 1–2 finish
- 1955 Italian Grand Prix
- Mercedes Constructors lead
- 25 points ahead of McLaren points
- Hamilton championship move
- Rose 17 places to 2nd in standings
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Hamilton had retired from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, leaving him at the bottom of the Drivers' Championship while teammate Nico Rosberg led after winning that race. Hamilton qualified on pole position in Malaysia, setting the stage for a dominant performance.
Hamilton led every lap of the 56-lap race at Sepang International Circuit, taking pole position, fastest lap, and victory to complete a Grand Chelem — his first. Rosberg finished second and Vettel third, making it a Mercedes 1–2 and Red Bull podium appearance.
Hamilton climbed seventeen places to second in the Drivers' Championship, trailing Rosberg by 18 points. Alonso moved to third overall, while Mercedes took the Constructors' Championship lead with 68 points, 25 ahead of McLaren.