Nico Rosberg was thrilled with his season-opening victory at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday.
After starting third on the grid, the German's Mercedes finished 24 seconds clear of home favourite Daniel Ricciardo, who took second place for Red Bull.
Rosberg told reporters: "It has been an amazing time in Melbourne. The support has been fantastic, Daniel got more support than me, but that's normal. It has been an amazing day.
"Everyone has worked so hard over the weather and to have such an amazing Silver Arrow is unbelievable. The reliability was good and it's the perfect start to the season."
Mercedes are second in the Constructors' Championship after the first round of racing. McLaren lead the way, thanks to good runs by Kevin Magnussen and Jenson Button, who finished third and fourth respectively.
