Abu Dhabi: Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg swept to a commanding victory ahead of a charging Lewis Hamilton, stealing the limelight from his newly-crowned triple champion team-mate at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.


German driver Nico Rosberg celebrates on the podium at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi yesterday. Pic/AFP

Rosberg crossed the line under the floodlights at the Yas Marina Circuit 8.2 seconds clear of Hamilton leading his Mercedes team to a record 12th one-two finish of the season. Kimi Raikkonen finished a distant third for Ferrari, the Finn scoring his third podium finish of the year.