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Malaysian Grand Prix , 2 October
Hamilton looks to have the race won as he opens up a 20-second lead , but an engine failure stops him with 15 laps to go . Ricciardo takes advantage for his first win since August 2014 as Rosberg finishes third after recovering from a collision with Vettel on the first lap . Rosberg 288 , Hamilton 265
Japanese Grand Prix , 9 October
Starts continue to play a part in the championship fight as Hamilton ’ s race hopes are ruined by an awful getaway as he falls from second to eighth . Another afternoon of damage limitation sees him take third spot , with Rosberg victorious ahead of Verstappen . Rosberg 313 , Hamilton 280
United States Grand Prix , 23 October 23
Circuit of Americas has been a happy hunting ground in the past for Hamilton and that continued as he won there for a fourth time in five years . Rosberg was second ahead of Ricciardo and Vettel . Rosberg 331 , Hamilton 305