Lewis Hamilton says it 'felt amazing' to be part of a team that helped Mercedes to their first ever constructors' title. The 29-year-old Briton won the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi and was followed by team-mate and championship rival Nico Rosberg to take the crown away from Red Bull. And Hamilton, after being presented with his race trophy by Russian President Vladamir Putin, says he was proud to contribute. Lewis Hamilton has a new t-shirt made out for him as Mercedes won the constructors' championship . Lewis Hamilton says he is proud to be a part of history after Mercedes sealed the constructors' championship . Hamilton was presented with the Russian Grand Prix trophy by president Vladamir Putin . Mercedes co-team boss Paddy Lowe (second left) joined Nico Rosberg and Hamilton on the podium . 2014 - Mercedes . 2013 - Red Bull . 2012 - Red Bull . 2011 - Red Bull . 2010 - Red Bull . 2009 - Brawn GP . 2008 - Ferrari . 2007 - Ferrari . 2006 - Renault . 2005 - Renault . 'It's history, so we're proud to be a part of it. It's amazing, it's a beautiful day,' Hamilton, in his second year with Mercedes, said. And after crossing the line he said over the radio: 'Congratulations to the team on winning the constructors' championship. Great job man! History in the making!' Rosberg made a mistake on the first lap of the inaugural Grand Prix to all but hand his team-mate the race win, but admitted he had to be happy with the end result. 'Half of me is extremely disappointed, but I'm also really really happy because everyone in the team deserves it so much. 'It's their most important title, so I can smile a bit.' The Mercedes team pose for a photo after the Russian Grand Prix . Hamilton won the race in Sochi ahead of Rosberg (left) and Williams' Valtteri Bottas (right) The lock-up that cost Rosberg on lap one in Sochi .
Lewis Hamilton wins Russian Grand Prix ahead of Nico Rosberg .
Mercedes clinch first constructors' championship following the race .
Hamilton says he was proud to contribute to the team .
Even Rosberg says he has to smile despite early mistake in race .
Lewis Hamilton says it 'felt amazing' to be part of a team that helped Mercedes to their first ever constructors' title. The 29-year-old Briton won the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi and was followed by team-mate and championship rival Nico Rosberg to take the crown away from Red Bull. And Hamilton, after being presented with his race trophy by Russian President Vladamir Putin, says he was proud to contribute. Lewis Hamilton has a new t-shirt made out for him as Mercedes won the constructors' championship . Lewis Hamilton says he is proud to be a part of history after Mercedes sealed the constructors' championship . Hamilton was presented with the Russian Grand Prix trophy by president Vladamir Putin . Mercedes co-team boss Paddy Lowe (second left) joined Nico Rosberg and Hamilton on the podium . 2014 - Mercedes . 2013 - Red Bull . 2012 - Red Bull . 2011 - Red Bull . 2010 - Red Bull . 2009 - Brawn GP . 2008 - Ferrari . 2007 - Ferrari . 2006 - Renault . 2005 - Renault . 'It's history, so we're proud to be a part of it. It's amazing, it's a beautiful day,' Hamilton, in his second year with Mercedes, said. And after crossing the line he said over the radio: 'Congratulations to the team on winning the constructors' championship. Great job man! History in the making!' Rosberg made a mistake on the first lap of the inaugural Grand Prix to all but hand his team-mate the race win, but admitted he had to be happy with the end result. 'Half of me is extremely disappointed, but I'm also really really happy because everyone in the team deserves it so much. 'It's their most important title, so I can smile a bit.' The Mercedes team pose for a photo after the Russian Grand Prix . Hamilton won the race in Sochi ahead of Rosberg (left) and Williams' Valtteri Bottas (right) The lock-up that cost Rosberg on lap one in Sochi .
won the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi and was he was proud to contribute. Lewis Hamilton has a constructors' championship . Lewis Hamilton says the team on winning the constructors' Hamilton won the race in Sochi ahead of Rosberg