Nico Rosbergs storms to Bahrain pole

Mercedes gained its consecutive second pole of 2013 this time with Nico Rosberg. The German driver nailed a fantastic lap in the Q3 to outwit Vettel and Alonso. Hamilton on the other Mercedes came in 4th fastest but will have to serve a 5spot grid penalty for changing the gear box after Practice3. Mark Webber on the Red Bull came 5th and he too has 3spot grid penalty for causing collision with Vergne in Shanghai

Nico Rosberg
"For the first time this season everything went perfectly today and that´s a great feeling. Pole position feels like a kick start for me and it´s a great achievement from everyone in the team. We still had some work to do after the practice sessions yesterday and the team had a busy night to turn it around. Thanks to them for the quickest car out there today. The race tomorrow is a different story and we´re very aware of that. It will be difficult, especially with the rear tyres, and we know that other teams were stronger than us on the long runs on Friday. It will be a big challenge to stay ahead but starting from the front helps."