17 Apr 2016

Rosberg wins Chinese grand prix

8:21 pm on 17 April 2016

Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg has eased to his third win from three races this season with victory in the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday.

Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team's German driver Nico Rosberg celebrates after winning the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Sakhir circuit in Manama on April 3, 2016.

Mercedes F1 Team's German driver Nico Rosberg celebrates after winning the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Sakhir circuit in Manama on April 3, 2016. Photo: AFP

Starting from pole position, the German brought his Mercedes home almost 38 seconds ahead of compatriot and four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari.

Red Bull's Daniil Kvyat and Daniel Ricciardo finished third and fourth respectively, while reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton was seventh after starting from the back of the grid.