Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has defeated the Mercedes AMG Team and won the Malaysian Grand Prix 2015 for the first time since the Belgian Grand Prix 2014. Vettel, the Ferrari Driver from Germany, won the Malaysian Grand Prix in 2012 and topped by Lewis Hamilton since then. This is Vettel’s first win with Ferrari. Including this win Vettel has a total of 40 career wins.
It should be noted that Mercedes was having tyre problems as Lewis Hamilton complained about being on wrong tyre after his final pit stop. This led Sebastian Vettel to overtake Hamilton whilst he was in the pits.
Results of Malaysian Grand Prix 2015
| 1 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 3 | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes |
| 4 | Kimi Raikkonen | Ferrari |
| 5 | Valtteri Bottas | Williams |
| 6 | Felipe Massa | Williams |
| 7 | Max Verstappen | Toro Rosso |
| 8 | Carlos Sainz Jr | Toro Rosso |
| 9 | Daniil Kvyat | Red Bull |
| 10 | Daniel Ricciardo | Red Bull |
Tidbits
- Ferrari was founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929. It is based in Italy.
- Fiat acquired 50% of Ferrari in 1969 and expanded its stake to 90% in 1988.
- Throughout Ferrari’s history, it has been noted for its regular participation in racing, especially in Formula One, where it has had huge success.
- Mercedes Benz was founded in 1926 and it is based in Germany.
- The slogan of Mercedes Benz is The Best or Nothing.
