Hamilton leads in Singapore

Lewis Hamilton made a fine start to the Singapore Grand Prix to maintain his place at the front of the grid after the first lap.

The reigning world champion got off to flyer as soon as the five red lights went out at the Marina Bay Circuit.

But behind the 24-year-old, Williams’ Nico Rosberg moved ahead of Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull to take second.

BMW Sauber’s Nick Heidfeld started in the pit-lane having been relegated to the back of the grid because his car was found to be underweight after qualifying.

His removal from the fourth row meant all behind him moved up one place and consequently championship leader Jenson Button started in 11th.

And the 29-year-old climbed one place after the first lap into 10th when he overtook the Williams of Kazuki Nakajima.