The 29 year old German driver Nico Rosberg took full advantage of one mistake by Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton to win yesterday's Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, Brazil and keep alive his hopes of winning this year's world championship. Rosberg's triumph ended Hamilton's run of five straight wins and reduced his lead in the championship from 24 points to 17 with one race remaining, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on November 23rd where double points will be awarded.