Nico Rosberg wins Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2015
Xinhua, November 30, 2015 Adjust font size:
German Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg won for the Mercedes team the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Yas Island in the United Arab Emirates capital here on Sunday, marking his third successive victory of the season.
Starting on the pole position, the 30-year old Rosberg who holds German and Finnish citizenship crossed the finishing line after 55 laps on the Yas Marina Circuit, won by 8.2 seconds ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton. His success also marked Mercedes' 12th one-two finish of the season, representing a new Formula-1 record.
In front of over 60,000 motor sports aficionados from over 170 countries and officials and VIPs, Finnish F1 pilot Kimi Raikkonen (Scuderia Ferrari) completed the race as third, ahead of his 28-year old German teammate and four-time F1 Champion Sebastian Vettel.
Mexican driver Sergio Perez (Force India), was fifth and Australia's Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) finished the season's last race sixth under a clear evening sky in Abu Dhabi.
Rosberg is with 317 total points, second of this year's F1 World Championships. Winner of the 66th season is his teammate Hamilton (384 points) who clinched the victory already on October 25 in the United States Grand Prix. Endi