Rosberg: “One of the three best rounds of my career”

Nico Rosberg scored his seventh pole this season by winning qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time. The pilot Mercedes, who remains on two victories at Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) and Monza (Italy), dominated his opponents by relegating his closest opponent Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) more than six tenths and will see his rival for the title Lewis Hamilton only start from the third row.

“I’m really happy with this pole for my 200th Grand Prix, rejoiced Nico Rosberg who won GP qualifying for the 29th time, his seventh time this year. It was definitely one of the three best rounds of my career and I'm really happy with it. »

His performance is all the more impressive as the performances between the top teams seem very close on the urban circuit of Marina Bay.

“We weren't sure of our position against our opponents in qualifying. Red Bull, for example, was very fast in Q2 with the super soft tires. I knew I had to give it my all, said the pole sitter of the Singapore Grand Prix who beat the pole position of Sebastian Vettel carried out last year.

“I'll keep an eye on (Ricciardo) because they showed solid race pace on Friday, probably better than qualifying. He will be a threat, especially with his super soft tires”, recognized Nico Rosberg.

Nico Rosberg will have the opportunity to regain the lead of the Championship against his teammate Lewis Hamilton who is two points ahead of him.

Singapore Grand Prix results