Brazil analysis – dominant Rosberg sets up thrilling title decider

Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg delivered an emphatic response to team mate Lewis Hamilton’s run of five straight wins by dominating the Interlagos weekend, topping every session and then fending off the Briton to seal a crucial victory – and set up a classic, final-round title showdown.

Hamilton retains a healthy 17-point lead in the standings, but if Rosberg wins in Abu Dhabi, it means he must finish second to beat the German to the crown