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Rosberg denied podium on team orders, Hamilton uncomfortable
Nico Rosberg was ordered by Mercedes to hold position behind teammate Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages of the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, denying the former what would have been his rightful place on the podium. Hamilton finished third – his 50th podium in Formula 1 – closely pursued by Rosberg, who had come on the team radio requesting his team, 'I can go so much faster. Let me past!' 'Negative, Nico,” came the reply from team principal Ross Brawn. 'Lewis's pace is what we're asking to do. He can go a lot faster as well,” the Briton explained over the radio a bit later. 'So let's go get the Red Bulls!' Rosberg suggested. 'Understood but hold position,'...
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