The Formula 1 summer break is typically a time for the drivers to relax and forget about the pinnacle of motorsport; however, when the championship fight is close, that can be challenging. This was exactly the case for Nico Rosberg, who often found himself in the final years of his career in a title fight
MoreToto Wolff, Mercedes’ team principal, has revealed that tensions with Lewis Hamilton were very high following the British driver’s loss to his teammate Nico Rosberg in 2016. Wolff and Hamilton have worked together for over a decade now, with Hamilton switching from McLaren to the Silver Arrows in 2013. This was the start of a
MoreFormer Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg has once again found himself at the center of a captivating and quirky phenomenon – his notorious “selfie curse.” The German racing legend has been linked to bringing bad luck to teams he takes selfies with, and this time, it seems that McLaren is in the crosshairs of
More2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg has comically been banned from McLaren’s garage, due to the German often bringing people bad luck. The ‘Rosberg curse’ is very much real, with the ex-Mercedes driver having brought bad luck to those he takes a selfie with. At last weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, the German took a
MoreFormer Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has voiced his bewilderment over the contract situation of his ex-team-mate, Lewis Hamilton, following Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff’s recent comments in Hungary. Wolff suggested that although the contract lacked a formal signature, the emotional commitment to extend Hamilton’s stay with the team was already in place. As Hamilton’s
More2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg believes Red Bull are the favourites to win again this weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix, but he expects McLaren to once again be the “surprise” package. The sport heads to Spa-Francorchamps on the back of the Hungarian Grand Prix last weekend, where Max Verstappen claimed his seventh
More2016 Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg has playfully compared himself to Max Verstappen, as the Dutchman enjoys a record-breaking success streak. Speaking to Sky Sports, Rosberg claimed that he could have easily secured eight consecutive victories if he had not been hampered by his brutal fight with teammate Lewis Hamilton, resulting in an unfortunate
MoreLewis Hamilton’s former teammate Nico Rosberg has humorously revisited their intense rivalry, particularly recalling their contentious collision at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix. While teammates, the two endured brutal title fights during their time together, ending when Rosberg retired from Formula 1 in 2016 after securing his first world championship Their rivalry was epitomised by
More2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg is “thrilled” to see Daniel Ricciardo back on the grid, just over six months on since he opted to take a sabbatical. Ricciardo opted for a sabbatical after his disastrous two-year spell with McLaren came to an end, with Red Bull having been keen to offer the driver
More2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg has accused Daniel Ricciardo of making an “unnecessary” comment, which will simply apply “extra pressure” onto the Australian. Ricciardo’s sabbatical for this season was brought to an early end last weekend at the Hungarian Grand Prix, as the 34-year-old replaced the fired Nyck de Vries. It was confirmed
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