This was how Nico Rosberg felt as he clambered out of his Mercedes W06 after winning the returning Mexican Grand Prix. With the podium ceremony taking place inside the stadium section, the German was greeted by the cheering crowd as the "Nico! Nico! Nico!" came down from the colourful grandstands.

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