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As Lewis Hamilton stormed to victory in the season opener in Australia there were plenty of people, unsurprisingly, expecting another Mercedes-dominant season.

This result has certainly put the cat amongst the pigeons. It is the first time that a non-Mercedes car has topped any session in any race weekend since Singapore in September last year.

Rich: The result is what F1 needs right now. Mercedes did not seem to have a post Safety car strategy and as a team seemed to panic through the rest of race.

Press Association's F1 journalist Ian Parkes:, external "Sensational result for Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel. Moreover, a real shot in the arm for F1 following more negativity this year."

Harkirth Gill: Fair play to Vettel put in a great drive today. Should have a good fight for the championship.

Gracie Samuels: Congrats to Vettel, however, lets not carried away, commentators and Ferrari behaving as if they have won the championship, calm down

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Ferrari technical director James Allison on BBC One: "After the difficulties of last year, the amount of effort that has gone in to try turn it around is extraordinary.

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"This sport is mainly misery, then now and again you get an incredible rush which makes all the misery well worth it. It makes you feel utterly fantastic."

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Sebastian Vettel's win was the 75th for a German driver with Ferrari, 72 of those were Michael Schumacher's wins.

The Mirror's Formula 1 correspondent Byron Young:, external Remarkable result by Sebastian Vettel really given the expectation on his shoulders as a Ferrari driver.

Rian Hoskins: Even if you aren't a fan of Vettel, you have to admit it was a great drive. Looks like he, Ferrari and Raikkonen back to form.

Ian Howard: The body language on the podium is fascinating. Lewis is so comfortable, seated. Seb elated and Nico moody/frustrated while standing.

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Victory for Sebastian Vettel makes him the most successful driver in Malaysian GP history with four wins, surpassing Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso.

How's Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene feeling after ending the team's drought in just the second race of 2015? Jumping for joy? Punching the air with delight?

Nope he is looking cool and calm as he strolls through the paddock, telling Tom Clarkson: "I can be surprised but I was hoping to have a good result.

"I am normally not very emotional at all but I am very happy. Vettel was fantastic."

Chamath De Silva: Emotional yet impressive win for Vettel. Good to see Ferrari winning again.

David Chambers: Vettel came across as likable during that podium interview. Strange what a pair of red overalls can do.

More from race winner Sebastian Vettel: "Last year was not a good year for me, it was a great car but I struggled to extract performance from it. This car suits me very well.

"It was a big change last year but the team welcomed me from the very first day. When the gate opened at Maranello it was like a dream come true. The last time I was there I watched Michael Schumacher over the fence and now I'm driving that red car."

Nico Rosberg, who finished third: "All I can say on behalf of my team is 'game on Ferrari'. Not sure about exact details of our strategy - it was complex out there. I'm sure we did a good job. But congratulations to Sebastian."

Lewis Hamilton, who finished second: "Huge congratulations to Ferrari and Sebastian - I gave it everything I could but their pace was excellent. We knew that Ferrari had made a step but didn't know how big - they were too quick today."

Sebastian Vettel's win ends a 34-race drought for Ferrari, which extends back to the Spanish GP in May 2013.

Race winner Sebastian Vettel: "It has been a while since I've been on top step and obviously the first time with Ferrari. I'm speechless. I'm happy and proud of today. We beat them fair and square and it is a special day - that is why I am emotional."

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Sebastian Vettel sprays champagne over Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg as he celebrates his 40th race win like it is his first.

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Sebastian Vettel can't keep his face straight as he stands on the podium giggling away while the national anthems are played. For a man who was for so long used to winning, having that feeling back again is clearly overwhelming.