Rosberg: “This 3rd position is not good”

Nico Rosberg was unsuccessful in qualifying for the Malaysian GP. The German failed 4 tenths from the pole achieved by his teammate Lewis Hamilton on the wet Sepang track. But the pilot Mercedes especially failed in 3rd position behind the Ferrari de Sebastian Vettel, which will distance it from its great rival when the lights go out.

“I didn’t drive well enough and that upsets me,” recognized Nico Rosberg in the Sepang paddock. « This 3rd position is not good for tomorrow but that's how it is. I was impressed by the level of grip on the wet track, it was quite unusual. »

Nico Rosberg intends to take the advantage over the Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel at the beginning. But the German is less confident about the first W06 Hybrid of Lewis Hamilton. “I'll start on the clean side of the track, so maybe... It'll help me pass Sebastian at the start. »