Hamilton back to the top as Rosberg is left on grid

Lewis Hamilton leads the field into the first bend at the Singapore Grand Prix

David Tremayne

AFTER all his problems this season, Lewis Hamilton desperately wanted a clean weekend and for once he got it - and more, dramatically regaining the lead of the drivers' world championship for the first time since May by winning yesterday's Singapore Grand Prix.

This time it was his Mercedes team-mate and title rival Nico Rosberg who struggled, retiring with electronic problems as he slipped three points behind the Briton in the championship standings, with five races to go and 150 points available.