Nico Rosberg reveals how losing his championship chance at the United States Grand Prix last year motivated him to clinch the title this year.
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Elated Rosberg says pressure of title-decider was “horrible”
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onA jubilant Nico Rosberg said the pressure of the title-deciding race in Abu Dhabi was “horrible” as Lewis Hamilton backed him into their pursuing rivals.
Rosberg clinches world championship title
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg won the world championship in the final race of the season. He follows his father Keke Rosberg, who won the title in 1982.
Backing Rosberg up ‘not practical’, says Hamilton
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onHolding Nico Rosberg up so others can overtake him is not a practical strategy at Yas Marina, according to Lewis Hamilton.
How Hamilton can disrupt Rosberg’s title run
2016 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton needs to do more than just win races to hold onto his championship crown. He needs to start getting in Nico Rosberg’s way.
How Rosberg can win the title in Brazil – and why he probably will
2016 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg’s chance of beating Lewis Hamilton to the world championship in Brazil next week are much stronger than they were in Mexico.
Rosberg ‘blocking out’ thoughts of title win in Mexico
2016 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg says he is not entertaining thoughts of winning the world championship ahead of Sunday’s potentially title-deciding race.
Hamilton can’t afford another late-season slump
2016 F1 season
Posted onLast year Lewis Hamilton clinched the title with three rounds to go. But after Singapore this year’s fight look likely to be decided at the final race.
Near-miss with marshal was “pretty hairy” – Rosberg
2016 Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg said his near-miss with a marshal early on in the Singapore Grand Prix was a “hairy” moment.
‘Stopwatch failure’ behind Rosberg’s slow pit stop
2016 German Grand Prix
Posted onA problem with a simple stopwatch explained why Nico Rosberg lost too much time serving a penalty during the German Grand Prix.
Rosberg given penalty points for forcing Verstappen off
2016 German Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg has been given two penalty pointy by the stewards for forcing Max Verstappen off the track during the German Grand Prix.
Rosberg ‘surprised Hamilton is suddenly a fan of safety’
2016 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg has hit back at Lewis Hamilton’s questions over the manner in which he took pole position at the Hungaroring.
Rosberg showing the strain as Hamilton closes in
2016 F1 season
Posted onNico Rosberg’s driving has verged on the desperate as Lewis Hamilton has demolished his points lead even more quickly than expected.
Rosberg relegated to third after radio penalty
2016 British Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg has been relegated to third place in the final classification for the British Grand Prix.
Rosberg expects no penalty after “critical” fault
2016 British Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg is confident he will avoid a penalty for being given radio assistance during the British Grand Prix.
Rosberg under investigation for driving too slowly
2016 British Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg may face a penalty for driving too slowly during Q1. The Mercedes driver is under investigation for exceeding the maximum time between the two Safety Car lines.
Mercedes tell Hamilton and Rosberg they “remain free to race”
2016 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes has decided against imposing team orders on its drivers despite their latest clash during the Austrian Grand Prix.
Rosberg defends decision to let Hamilton past
2016 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg says he had no choice other than to let Lewis Hamilton past in Monaco, even though it meant losing part of his points lead over his team mate.
Rosberg “very surprised” Hamilton tried to pass on inside
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg said he was “very surprised” Lewis Hamilton tried to pass him on the inside when the pair collided at the start of the Spanish Grand Prix.
Hamilton does not want to swap mechanics with Rosberg
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he does not wish to swap mechanics with team mate Nico Rosberg despite the technical problems he has experienced recently.