Sao Paulo: Nico Rosberg sealed his place as runner-up in this year' Formula One World Championship yesterday when he won the Brazilian Grand Prix ahead of his Mercedes teammate and newly-crowned three-time champion Lewis Hamilton.


Mercedes' Formula One German driver Nico Rosberg celebrates after winning the Brazilian Grand Prix, at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo. Pic/AFP

It was the 30-year-old German's second consecutive triumph following his Mexico win after his unforced error at the United States Grand Prix gifted Hamilton victory and his third title in Texas last month.