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Nico Rosberg

Nationality deu German
Birthplace Wiesbaden
Date of birth 27/06/1985 (39 yr.)
F1 debut 2006, Bahrein

Nico Rosberg is the son of the 1982 Formula One world champion Keke Rosberg. More than thirty years later, Nico achieved the same success as his father. In 2016, he became F1 world champion on behalf of Mercedes. Shortly after winning his championship, he hung up his helmet. Read all about the former world champion here.

F1 career

World titles 1
WC points 1594.5
Races 206
Victories 23
Podium places 57
Pole positions 30

Info Nico Rosberg

Name Nico Rosberg
Team Mercedes
Date of Birth 27 june 1985
Place of Birth Wiesbaden
Height 1,78
Weight 51kg
Nationality German
Race number 6

Teams and teammates | Nico Rosberg

Team Teammate Season
Williams Mark Webber 2006
Williams Alexander Wurz 2007
Williams Kazuki Nakajima 2008
Williams Kazuki Nakajima 2009
Mercedes Michael Schumacher 2010
Mercedes Michael Schumacher 2011
Mercedes Michael Schumacher 2012
Mercedes Lewis Hamilton 2013
Mercedes Lewis Hamilton 2014
Mercedes Lewis Hamilton 2015
Mercedes Lewis Hamilton 2016

Biography Nico Rosberg

Nico Rosberg is a former Formula 1 driver, born on June 27, 1985 in Wiesbaden, Germany. He is the son Keke Rosberg, who became F1 World Champion in 1982.

Nico Rosberg's early career

From a young age, Nico nurtured a profound love for motorsports. Raised in a family where auto racing held a pivotal position, his father served as his primary source of inspiration.

Initiating his journey in karting at a tender age, Nico swiftly demonstrated both talent and ambition. He secured victories in numerous karting championships across Germany and Europe, establishing himself as a promising young racing prodigy. His noteworthy accomplishments in karting garnered the interest of the motorsport community, setting the stage for his subsequent endeavors in the field.

Advancement within single-seaters

After his successes in karting, Rosberg made the switch to motor racing and began racing in various step-up classes.

Rosberg raced in several European racing championships, such as the German Formula BMW, the Formula 3 Euroseries and the GP2 Series. In all these championships he achieved remarkable results and showed that he was an exceptional racing talent. His speed, technical skills and strategic insight made him a formidable competitor on the track and attracted the attention of Formula 1 team owners.

Nico Rosberg Formula 1

In 2006, Nico Rosberg made his debut in Formula 1 with the Williams team at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Despite scoring two points on debut a lack of experience and an unreliable Williams made for a shaky first season.

Despite that, Rosberg showed his qualities on several occasions. In total, the German drove for the British racing stable for four seasons, achieving his best result in the opening race of 2008 - he crossed the finish line in Melbourne in third place.

Nico Rosberg Mercedes F1

In 2010, Rosberg moved to the new Mercedes team. Here he became a teammate of Michael Schumacher, who returned from retirement. Mercedes bought BrawnGP, which was champion in 2009, and wanted to go all out to make the German brand and front-running team.

2012 Chinese Grand Prix

Rosberg's first victory for the Mercedes team came in 2012. He started from pole position and won convincingly. From then on, there was an upward trend in the German's career. In 2013, Rosberg scored a total of four podiums, including two wins [Monaco Grand Prix and British Grand Prix].

Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton

In 2013, Lewis Hamilton succeeded Michael Schumacher on the Mercedes team. The Rosberg-Hamilton combination seemed perfect at first, as the two drivers were also teammates in various youth categories as well as friends. The working relationship of the pair started well, but fractures appeared over time. This was partly due to several unpleasant situations on the track.

For example, Rosberg and Hamilton hit each other during the 2014 Belgian Grand Prix, which allowed Daniel Ricciardo to run away with the victory. At the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, the pair crashed on the opening lap, and things also went wrong in Austria that year. Despite this, the two Mercedes drivers dominated during the 2014-2016 seasons. Hamilton claimed the title in 2014 and 2015, but in 2016 it was a different kettle of fish.

Nico Rosberg Formula 1 World Champion

The 2016 season saw an exciting battle between Rosberg and his teammate Hamilton. The two Mercedes drivers faced little competition and fought together for the world title. Rosberg showed impressive consistency and achieved multiple victories and podium finishes throughout the season.

The decisive race took place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where Rosberg needed to score enough points to capture the world title. Despite the intense pressure, he managed to finish second and was crowned Formula 1 World Champion. It was a historic moment for Rosberg and his family, as he was the second in his family to win the world title, this more than thirty years after father Keke.

After his world title, Rosberg unexpectedly decided to retire, ending his Formula 1 career at its peak. He left motorsports with an impressive record, including 23 victories, 30 pole positions and 57 podium finishes.

Nico Rosberg after Formula 1

After his retirement from Formula 1, Nico Rosberg devoted himself to various other activities. He founded his own company, called Rosberg X Racing, which deals with sustainable racing and promoting electric vehicles. The Rosberg X Racing team participates in the Extreme E Series, a racing class that focuses on climate change awareness and environmental protection.

Rosberg is also active as an investor and entrepreneur in the field of technology and sustainability. He is involved in several start-ups and initiatives focused on developing sustainable technologies and promoting environmentally friendly solutions.

Rosberg is also a sought-after speaker and commentator in the motorsports world. He shares his expertise and experience as a former Formula 1 driver and world champion during various events and media appearances.

In addition to his business and social activities, Rosberg is also involved in charity work and is committed to various charities. He supports organizations dedicated to environmental protection, health and education, and contributes to sustainability and climate change awareness campaigns.

Vivian Rosberg - wife Nico Rosberg

Beyond his professional commitments, Rosberg is a dedicated husband and father. He is wed to his childhood sweetheart, Vivian Sibold, and they share the joy of raising two children. Frequently posting photos and updates about his family life on his social media accounts, he demonstrates a level of commitment to his role as a husband and father that matches his dedication to his career.

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