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<b>ENJOYING THE MOMENT: </b> Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton sprays sparkling rose water as he celebrates after winning the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix. <em> Image: AFP / Marwan Naamani </em>

MANAMA, Bahrain - Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff sighed with relief on Sunday after seeing both of his team's cars complete the Bahrain Grand Prix and Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton claiming his third victory in four races this year.

Hamilton's team mate Nico Rosberg finished third, after losing his brakes on the penultimate lap, while Hamilton had to hang on as he completed the contest after his brakes failed due to overheating as he headed towards the chequered flag.

"It was a huge relief as both cars lost brake power," said Wolff, hiding his disappointment at losing a one-two finish with Finn Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari finishing second.

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