The Australian Gran Prix as usually was one of the most exciting of the season, actually the most exciting because there was just one race done. The new start system created an unexpected race, which was red-flagged due to Alonso and Gutiérrez crash. But what the podium finishers (Rosberg, Hamilton & Vettel) think about the race? We let you know that here:
1st Nico Rosberg, Mercedes AMG, (started 2nd):
“It’s been a great weekend. Thank you to the team, they have done an unbelievable job, giving us this incredible car. The car’s been unreal today. To beat the Ferraris was treat. We absolutely loved it and I’m super excited” said the German in the podium where he was interviewed by former Formula 1 driver, Mark Webber.
2nd Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG (started 1st):
“Honestly, it was a great race. I loved the fact that we had to come through from far behind. The team did a fantastic job as always. But yeah, it was very tricky out there. Obviously, I’m glad that no one was injured in the shunt. Afterwards it was just trying to get through the traffic, with these tyres on, particularly with the guys at the front who had a faster tyre, it’s impossible to follow around here, as you can see for all of us. No, but I’m really happy to get the result, it’s a great result for the team” commented the world champion in the podium interview.
3rd Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari (started 3rd):
“The start was mega, I was very happy. It reminded me of Hungary last year, where I passed both of them also down to Turn One. Then I think we settled into a rhythm nicely, you know it’s much better when you’re in front, you can control the race and the pace. Obviously the red flag, you can argue, didn’t help us but nevertheless we had our chance. We didn’t expect probably what both of them did going on let’s say the hardest compound and going to the end. So we tried to go more aggressive. Maybe it didn’t work but ultimately very happy with third. As I said tried everything, hopefully it works next time when I’m here. But it’s great to be in Melbourne, great to be in Australia” commented the 4-times-world champion who was joking with Mark Webber.