Nico Rosberg delivered a masterclass under the Sao Paulo sun to win the 2015 Brazilian Grand Prix at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 15, 2015.
Starting from pole position, the Mercedes driver kept his teammate and newly crowned world champion Lewis Hamilton at bay throughout the 71-lap race to secure his fifth consecutive pole-to-victory form.
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Subscribe"The car felt fantastic all weekend and we managed the pace perfectly," Rosberg said, reflecting on his dominant performance across the race weekend.
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel rounded out the podium in third place, finishing a distant third behind the Silver Arrows.
Mercedes Dominance Continues at Interlagos
The race weekend at Interlagos was marked by a somber atmosphere as the Formula 1 community paid tribute to the victims of the tragic terrorist attacks in Paris.
Drivers wore black armbands during the pre-race parade lap, uniting in solidarity while fierce competition played out on the historic circuit.
Hamilton pushed hard to find a way past his teammate, coming within DRS range multiple times, but tyre degradation and Rosberg's flawless defense kept the reigning champion in second place.
With Mercedes having already clinched the constructors" championship and Hamilton securing the drivers" title weeks prior, Rosberg's victory cemented his strong finish to the season.