Rosberg maintains Germany’s golden streak

Nico Rosberg gave Germany another win to celebrate after their World Cup success with a home grand prix triumph for Mercedes yesterday that stretched his overall lead in the Formula One championship to 14 points.

Untroubled from pole position to chequered flag, the newly-married German’s commanding victory added another highlight to a week that had begun with the signing of a multi-year contract extension.

Lewis Hamilton, his team-mate and only real title rival, finished third after starting in 20th and then making 15 overtaking manoeuvres as he charged back through the field in one of the more determined drives of his career.