Nico Rosberg admits he never expected to be so quick in China after winning his first race with a comfortable margin to Jenson Button of just over 20 seconds.
The German was understandably elated with his performance on Sunday: “Unbelievable feeling, very cool,” he said. “Very happy, excited. It’s been a long time coming for me and the team.
“It’s just really nice to see how quickly we are now progressing. Didn’t expect to be that fast today, I expected to be in front but very happy with the pace I was able to go in the race.”
Lewis Hamilton, who finished third, congratulated his good friend and long time rival on his first pole and win, admitting it was too much to overhaul Rosberg.
“We knew if Nico got away it would be hard to catch him, congratulations to him. Your first pole and first win is an incredible feeling.
“I’m very happy to make it to the podium. The team did a great job through the pit stops and with the strategy. I think it was one of the best races… there was a train of us, seven cars or something, it was incredible.”
