'Special moment' as Hamilton roars past idol Senna

Lewis Hamilton took full advantage of Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg's mechanical misfortunes to seize a commanding victory in Sunday's Russian Grand Prix and take a massive step toward a third world title.

En route to his ninth win of the season, the defending world champion started second on the grid but inherited the lead when Rosberg retired after seven laps with throttle pedal problems.

With his 42nd career win Hamilton passed his boyhood hero Ayrton Senna's tally in the record books.