Ferrari team principal Sergio Marchionne says that it was about time that Ferrari stepped onto the top step of the podium, after Sebastian Vettel won the season opener in Melbourne.

Ferrari controlled the race after Vettel got ahead of Hamilton during the pit-stop phase, leading from thereon in to take the chequered flag after 57 laps.

“It was about time,” Marchionne said. “I am delighted for the team and for our Tifosi who stood by us throughout this whole period. We’ve been waiting for this victory for almost a year and a half.

“Hearing the Italian national anthem again was very moving.

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