Nico Rosberg seals maiden F1 world title: Lewis Hamilton wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in vain
Rosberg came into the race at Yas Marina with a 12-point lead in the Drivers' Championship and the knowledge that podium finish would be enough to keep him on top of the standings.
Lewis Hamilton won pole on Saturday to give him the best possible chance of securing his fourth world championship title.
But Rosberg overcame the pressure of expectation and a late surge from Sebastian Vettel to finish on the podium.
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