Sebastian Vettel finished 8.5 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton to win the Malaysian Grand Prix . Vettel , the four-time world champion , ended McLaren 's 34-race drought at Sepang International Circuit . Hamilton finished in second place ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg . The British world champion was heard complaining to his team over the radio during the race . Ferrari driver Jenson Button , of Great Britain , was forced to retire due to a loss of power .
Sebastian Vettel finished 8.5 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton to win the Malaysian Grand Prix . Vettel , the four-time world champion , ended Ferrari 's 34-race drought at Sepang International Circuit . Hamilton finished in second place ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg . The British world champion was heard complaining to his team over the radio during the race . McLaren driver Jenson Button , of Great Britain , was forced to retire due to a loss of power .