Nico Rosberg has admitted that it was a relief to recover from last week's setback to win the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday.
The German was unable to turn pole position into victory at the US Grand Prix last week, allowing Mercedes teammate and World Championship leader Lewis Hamilton to secure the win, and he claims that the disappointment gave him extra motivation in Brazil.
"It's been a great weekend, definitely," Rosberg told Sky Sports News. "After the setback that I had in Austin – Austin was tough on race day, so I really worked at it, to try and understand what I need to do better.
"I was able to step up my game here and in Brazil, to not only qualify on pole but also in the race always make sure Lewis never comes within striking distance – that was the mistake in Austin: I let him come too close.
"Today, I always managed to keep the gap, so that worked out really well."
Despite winning in Brazil, Rosberg will be beaten to the world title even if Hamilton finishes second behind him at the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi.
