Nico Rosberg believes Ferrari were “really unfair” on Charles Leclerc at the Chinese Grand Prix as the newcomer was ordered to move over for Sebastian Vettel.

Although Vettel started Sunday’s 56-lap at the Shanghai circuit ahead of Leclerc on the grid, the 21-year-old got the jump on his four-time World Champion team-mate on the opening lap.

Vettel was following Leclerc for several laps with DRS possibly assisting him in staying right on the Monaco driver’s rear wing.

However, unable to pass himself, Vettel told Ferrari he was faster and Ferrari ordered Leclerc to move over.

And while Vettel initially put meters between the two Ferraris, this time DRS meant Leclerc was able to run close to his team-mate.