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Nico Rosberg has praised Kimi Antonelli’s remarkable maturity under pressure 2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg says he has been astonished by Kimi Antonelli’s maturity during the 2026 season.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 13

Nico Rosberg: Carlos Sainz must share blame for Madring overtaking issues

Nico Rosberg says Carlos Sainz must take some responsibility for the lack of overtaking at Madrid’s new Madring circuit 2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg says Carlos Sainz must take some responsibility for the lack of overtaking at the new Madring circuit, given his role as ambassador for the venue.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 6

Nico Rosberg rejects Mercedes favouritism claims after F1 Italian GP

Nico Rosberg has dismissed suggestions Mercedes favoured Kimi Antonelli over George Russell at Monza 2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has firmly rejected suggestions that Mercedes favoured Kimi Antonelli over George Russell during the Italian Grand Prix, insisting the Brackley outfit maintains strict equality between its title contenders.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 6

Nico Rosberg: Ferrari backing Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc "doesn't make sense"

Nico Rosberg says Ferrari cannot realistically prioritise Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc in the 2026 title race at this stage of the season 2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg says it is "not feasible" for Ferrari to prioritise Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc in the 2026 title race.

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 27

Nico Rosberg praises Nico Hulkenberg's "spectacular" Dutch GP save

Nico Hulkenberg narrowly avoided a high-speed collision with his Audi team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto at the Dutch Grand Prix 2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has lauded Nico Hulkenberg's "spectacular" reactions to avoid a high-speed collision with his Audi team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto during a chaotic opening lap of the Dutch Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 25

Max Verstappen was "lucky" to avoid Dutch GP pile-up, says Nico Rosberg

Nico Rosberg says Max Verstappen was fortunate to avoid a major multi-car crash after crashing out on the opening lap of the Dutch GP 2016 Formula 1 champion

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 23

Mercedes will be "worried" about McLaren threat in F1 title fight, says former driver

Nico Rosberg believes McLaren’s recent surge in pace could leave Mercedes facing a difficult end to the 2026 Formula 1 season Nico Rosberg has argued that

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 23

Nico Rosberg weighs in on Mercedes Dutch GP team orders between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell

Nico Rosberg has backed Mercedes' decision to use team orders during the Dutch Grand Prix Former Mercedes Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg has defended the

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 23

Nico Rosberg says George Russell is "back at his best" after difficult F1 start

Nico Rosberg believes George Russell has returned to his best form after a difficult first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season 2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg believes George Russell is finally back to his best form.

Formula One News / Motorsport / June 14

Nico Rosberg backs Lewis Hamilton momentum after "historic" Barcelona F1 win

Nico Rosberg believes Lewis Hamilton’s “spectacular” Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix victory will fuel his momentum as he continues to chase Kimi Antonelli

Formula One News / Motorsport / June 2

Nico Rosberg exposes Michael Schumacher's mind games during Mercedes F1 partnership

Nico Rosberg has revealed how Michael Schumacher used subtle psychological tactics during their time as Mercedes team-mates to gain an edge Nico Rosberg has lifted the lid on his time as seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher's team-mate, revealing some of the ways the former Ferrari driver would get a psychological edge over his rivals.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / June 9

Nico Rosberg Says Lewis Hamilton Not at the Level Needed to Win an 8th F1 Title

Nico Rosberg said that Lewis Hamilton is not currently performing at the level required to win a record eighth F1 championship. Rosberg made the assessment on the High Performance podcast, where he was asked directly whether he would like to see his former Mercedes teammate claim an unprecedented eighth drivers’ title with Ferrari.

Formula One News / HITC / June 2

Nico Rosberg frustrated by one driver’s consistent struggles against Max Verstappen

Nico Rosberg says F1 world champion Lando Norris needs to stop being so ‘nice’ when he’s racing Max Verstappen. Over the last couple of years, a rivalry has grown between Norris and Verstappen due to their key roles in the F1 title race.

Formula One News / HITC / June 2

Nico Rosberg says Michael Schumacher never even acknowledged him during their time at Mercedes

During their time together at Mercedes from 2010 to 2012, Nico Rosberg has claimed that Michael Schumacher largely ignored him throughout their stint as teammates.

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Formula One News / Motorsport / June 1

Nico Rosberg reveals major mental change behind 2016 Lewis Hamilton clash

Nico Rosberg has revealed that his 2016 collisions with Lewis Hamilton stemmed from a deliberate effort to become more assertive on track 2016 Formula

Formula One News / Motorsport / June 1

Kimi Antonelli makes Lewis Hamilton-Nico Rosberg vow amid George Russell F1 fight

Kimi Antonelli says Mercedes is allowing him and George Russell to race freely, but insists their intra-team fight will avoid repeating Hamilton-Rosberg

Formula One News / Motorsport / April 13

Nico Rosberg gives verdict on F1's 2026 regulations

Nico Rosberg has argued that fans will embrace the new F1 regulations if they deliver close racing and strong title battles 2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has shared his verdict on the new regulations.

Formula One News / Motorsport / April 12

Toto Wolff opens up on shock plan to sack Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in 2016 battle

Toto Wolff has revealed he was prepared to sack both Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in 2016 as their title fight threatened Mercedes with damaging intra-team clashes Mercedes Formula 1 CEO and team chief Toto Wolff has revealed that he was ready to fire both Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg during their heated team-mate rivalry in 2016.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / January 6

Formula 1 Lore Tuesday: The Lewis Hamilton – Nico Rosberg feud

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg were two of racing’s best friends, but in their pursuit of greatness, that friendship developed into a bitter rivalry. One went on to become one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula 1, while the other is currently a commentator.

Formula One News / HITC / December 28

Nico Rosberg opens up on rivalry moments with Lewis Hamilton

Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton had one of the most heated rivalries Formula 1 has ever seen. Their time together at Mercedes brought some incredible title battles, with Hamilton taking three championships to Rosberg’s one.

Formula One News / HITC / December 27

Nico Rosberg explains why fans were left ‘disappointed’ by his F1 retirement decision

It’s been nearly a decade since Nico Rosberg stunned the Formula 1 world by announcing his retirement just days after winning his only world title. It has been almost a decade since Nico Rosberg stunned the Formula 1 world by announcing his retirement just days after winning the 2016 world championship.

Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / January 4, 2025

Nico Rosberg Brands Lewis Hamilton's Abu Dhabi GP Move 'Inappropriate' Ahead Of Ferrari Move

Lewis Hamilton's former Mercedes teammate and Sky Sports F1 presenter Nico Rosberg has called him out for wearing a red outfit during the Abu Dhabi season

Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / January 3, 2025

Rosberg Brands Hulkenberg's Surprising Podium-Less Career 'Unbelievable' Ahead Of Audi F1 Move

Former F1 Champion and Sky Sports presenter Nico Rosberg has spoken about Nico Hulkenberg's extensive premier class career, which began in 2010 with Williams, noting his record for the most Formula 1 races without a podium finish.

Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / September 6, 2024

Nico Rosberg Casts Doubt On George Russell's Mercedes Future

2016 F1 champion Nico Rosberg has revealed his doubts about George Russell's continued tenure with Mercedes. He asserts that Russell's position is precarious, citing team principal Toto Wolff's persistent interest in recruiting Max Verstappen.

Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / September 6, 2024

Former F1 Champion Makes Bold Alpine 'Anti-Marketing' Claim Amid Engine Woes

Former Formula 1 Champion Nico Rosberg has not minced words in his criticism of Alpine's decision to shift their engine strategy. The team has confirmed plans to potentially become a customer team rather than develop their own power units, a move Rosberg vehemently opposes.