In a terrific show, Sergio Perez finished third and Nico Hulkenberg was fifth as the team catapulted to second in constructors' championship with 44 points, just one more than third-placed McLaren.
Team Principal Vijay Mallya said they have shown in the first few races that they have a very competitive car this season.
"Bahrain was not just a one-off and we've been improving with each race. It's our best ever start to a season, which always gives me a great sense of satisfaction, but we won't sit back; we are always trying to improve. The aim is to repeat the podium," Mallya said.
Perez was very hopeful of continuing the good show but cautioned against taking things for granted.
"The target is to move on, keep improving and target more podiums. Bahrain was the first real opportunity I had to develop the car through the weekend without any issues so it felt like my season really started there. Now we need to think about how we can do better in China. At the same time we must not get carried away because we know how competitive Formula One is and how things can change very quickly," the Mexican said.
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