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Nico Rosberg’s assurance in recent races has persuaded many observers that he has what it takes to beat Lewis Hamilton to the Formula One Drivers’ ChampionshipThe heat haze, an almost overwhelming sultriness that had layers of torrid air shimmering above the freshly laid asphalt at the Sepang International Circuit, was not wholly responsible for the moving picture here on Friday.There is a growing perception – among experienced drivers no less – that Lewis Hamilton, winner of three world championships and among the most naturally quick of all Formula One drivers, can actually be beaten to this year’s world championship by the perennial nearly man who is Nico Rosberg. Related: Lewis Hamilton tops Nico Rosberg during Malaysian Grand Prix practice Related:...

The momentum has changed in Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg’s race for the drivers’ title, Ferrari and Vettel get lucky, while safety is again a problem that needs sorting after Sunday’s near-miss on the trackDespite having seen his early-season championship lead of 43 points turned to a 19-point deficit before Spa, then two points after Monza and now an eight-point lead again with his third win on the trot, Nico Rosberg remains absolutely steadfast in his refusal to be drawn into considering whether the title finally has his name on it this year. His weekend, bar biffing the barriers after locking up on ageing tyres in first practice, could not have gone better, his 200th grand prix yielding a first...