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Malaysian Grand Prix

Ferrari's Felipe Massa, who started on pole position, could manage no better than fifth after skidding onto the grass during a dogfight with Hamilton early in the race.

Alonso, starting on the front row beside Massa, squeezed up the inside of the Brazilian at the first corner to take the lead while Hamilton forced his way past both Ferraris from fourth in another breathtaking start for the Briton.

Massa turned on the pressure for several laps before a costly braking error sent him bouncing across the grass.