Nico Rosberg Nico Rosberg has assumed the lead in the world championship after fending off a hard charging Daniel Ricciardo to win the Singapore Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver converted pole position into a healthy lead in the early stages and looked set to record a comfortable win despite having to manage a race-long brake issue. However, the complexion of the race changed entering the final quarter when Ricciardo, who held second from the start, elected to switch to super-soft tyres on lap 47. Mercedes had the option to cover off the Red Bull driver's third pit stop but left it too late to pit Rosberg and rejoin in the lead. Ricciardo on fresher rubber decimated the 19 second gap to...
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