Nico Rosberg says he was happy when rain arrived late in the British GP, even if it ultimately handed teammate Lewis Hamilton an advantage.
Hamilton pitted for intermediate tires earlier than his main rivals, and actually extended his advantage, but the rain helped Rosberg to pass both Williams drivers and secure second.
“I was very thankful when the rain came,” said Rosberg. “I felt great when it started raining. I really was able to attack and pass both Williams and close in on Lewis a lot. I was hoping it would stay more or less like that, and I thought I could attack Lewis at some point – and then Lewis boxed. I was pretty sure it was the wrong call because it was still touch-and-go at that time.
“So I was actually quite happy that he boxed. But then it was the right call in the end. It started raining more on that lap. So, that was it. Anyways, I had to take that chance because just following Lewis into the box is definite lose for me, so I might as well take the chance, stay out and do one lap more at least. It didn’t work out. So that’s it. I gave it everything and didn’t work out.”
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— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) July 5, 2015
