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Nico Rosberg romps home in Baku GP ahead of Lewis Hamilton who failed to turn around 10th-placed start to finish fifth

Hamilton was fastest man across the weekend but a crash in qualifying in Azerbaijan robbed him of a fighting chance

By From BEN HUNT IN BAKU
19th June 2016, 3:38 pm
Updated: 19th June 2016, 4:38 pm

NICO ROSBERG won his first Grand Prix in Baku and the maximum 25 points after Lewis Hamilton failed to fightback from his qualifying nightmare.

Hamilton started the Azerbaijan race in 10th after a crash in qualifying and he failed to recover the huge deficit despite being the fastest car on the track of the the weekend.
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The imposing surroundings of the Baku GP gave Lewis Hamilton the perfect setting to try win the race

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Lewis Hamilton fans were out in force in Baku as they supported the British Mercedes driver as he aimed to climb from 10th position after a crash in qualifying

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Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev walked on the grid prior to the start of the European Formula One Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit

Rosberg collected his 19th Grand Prix win with Seb Vettel in second and Sergio Perez taking third to complete the podium.

Triumphant Rosberg had not own since Sochi but he extended his championship advantage with the perfect race after starting on pole and leading every lap.

Hamilton had problems with his energy recovery system and will have to recover quickly to get his title charge back on track.

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Hamilton had to start the race on 10th position after a crash in qualifying

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