Nico Rosberg
Born: June 27, 1985 (age 39)
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Hometown: Wiesbaden, Germany
Nationality:
German
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![Nico Rosberg of Mercedes gets into his car in the garage during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on April 28, 2016 Nico Rosberg of Mercedes gets into his car in the garage during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on April 28, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/16/17/nico-rosberg-mercedes.jpg?w=300&h=225&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
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Amid Red Bull tension, break urgently needed - Marko
Advisor Dr. Helmut Marko has openly acknowledged that Red Bull "urgently" needs the approaching Formula 1 summer break.
Jul 22, 08:15
![Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after Hungarian Grand Prix on July 21, 2024. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after Hungarian Grand Prix on July 21, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dominant McLaren faces backlash after Hungary 1-2
A landmark 1-2 finish by McLaren in Hungary concluded amidst widespread controversy after Lando Norris considered disobeying repeated team instructions to let Oscar Piastri finish first.
Jul 22, 08:00
![General view of Brazilian Grand Prix (Formula 1) on November 5, 2023 General view of Brazilian Grand Prix (Formula 1) on November 5, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
F1 silly season: Haas and Audi jockey for 2025 lineups
The search is on for drivers to fill the upcoming vacancies at Haas and Sauber teams.
Apr 29, 08:59
![Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr celebrates victory at the Australian Grand Prix on March 24, 2024. Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr celebrates victory at the Australian Grand Prix on March 24, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ferrari faces challenge managing rising driver tension
"Sparks" between Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc risks turning into a "fire", as suggested by a renowned Italian F1 insider.
Apr 24, 09:05
![Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning Chinese Grand Prix on April 21, 2024. Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning Chinese Grand Prix on April 21, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
McLaren's ambitious leap to catch Red Bull
After trailing only Max Verstappen across the finish line in China, McLaren has now turned its attention towards eventually overtaking Red Bull.
Apr 23, 10:25
![Red Bull team principal Christian Horner ahead of practice on November 17, 2023 Red Bull team principal Christian Horner ahead of practice on November 17, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
F1 tensions rise as teams jostle for 2025 driver lineups
The 2025 F1 'silly season' is quickly reaching a critical point. Christian Horner has openly criticized Toto Wolff's escalating efforts to lure Max Verstappen from Red Bull for the 2025 season and beyond.
Apr 22, 10:26
![General view of Formula 1 drivers at the start of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on March 9, 2024 General view of Formula 1 drivers at the start of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on March 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Proposed changes to F1 points system spark debate
Formula 1 stands on the brink of potentially initiating another highly debated rule change. Following 2002, amid Ferrari's dominant phase with Michael Schumacher, the sport increased its points distribution from the first six positions to the eighth. By 2010, points were allocated to the top 10 racers at each Grand Prix, with an additional point for the fastest lap introduced in 2019, marking the true onset of the Liberty Media era.
Apr 22, 10:25
![Nico Hulkenberg at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023 Nico Hulkenberg at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Audi influence stirring up 2025 driver market, says Haas
It appears that Haas may part ways with Nico Hulkenberg at the end of the season.
Apr 21, 07:47
![Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 2, 2024 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 2, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nico Rosberg questions Hamilton's excuses
Lewis Hamilton's ex-Mercedes teammate has harshly criticized the seven-time world champion for continually making excuses regarding his struggles in 2024.
Apr 21, 07:46
![Sergio Perez at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023 Sergio Perez at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Perez seeks multi-year new Red Bull contract
Sergio Perez has candidly expressed his desire for a contract extension beyond one year with Red Bull Racing.
Apr 20, 09:03
![Lewis Hamilton at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023 Lewis Hamilton at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
'Something else' behind Hamilton-Wolff split - Kovalainen
Yet another well-known F1 name has questioned why Lewis Hamilton triggered an exit clause to get out of Mercedes at the end of 2024 in order to move to Ferrari.
Feb 29, 07:46
![Nico Rosberg pictured on March 5, 2023 Nico Rosberg pictured on March 5, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rosberg defends Hamilton's 'childhood dream' claim
Nico Rosberg has defended his former teammate and title nemesis Lewis Hamilton after deciding to scrap his Mercedes contract after this year to switch to Ferrari.
Feb 16, 06:44
![Helmut Marko at the Brazil GP on November 3, 2023 Helmut Marko at the Brazil GP on November 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Marko worried about F1 rival discovering 'special trick'
Dr Helmut Marko admits it's possible one of Red Bull's closest rivals could beat the dominant Formula 1 team this year with a "special trick".
Feb 15, 05:42
![Toto Wolff at the Hungarian GP on July 21, 2023 Toto Wolff at the Hungarian GP on July 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wolff absence leads to Mercedes driver clash
Toto Wolff has a task on his hands once he returns from his absence to lead the Mercedes team at grands prix again.
Oct 9, 07:08
![Sergio Perez at the Italian GP on August 31, 2023 Sergio Perez at the Italian GP on August 31, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Marko hints at scrapped 2024 contract for Perez
Sergio Perez's future at Red Bull and in Formula 1 is on shakier ground than ever following yet another sub-standard outing - this time in Qatar.
Oct 9, 07:02
![Gunther Steiner at the British GP on July 9, 2023 Gunther Steiner at the British GP on July 9, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Haas to debut Red Bull-like 'B' car in Austin
Haas is set to follow in Red Bull and McLaren's wheel-tracks with a looming car update.
Sep 11, 08:08
![Charles Leclerc at the Italian GP on September 3, 2023 Charles Leclerc at the Italian GP on September 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
F1 pressure is slowing Leclerc down - Fittipaldi
Charles Leclerc may be struggling under the pressure at Ferrari, a two-time Formula 1 world champion has declared.
Sep 8, 07:29
![Cyril Abiteboul pictured in March 2020 Cyril Abiteboul pictured in March 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Abiteboul agrees Alpine 'arrogance' hurting F1 team
"Arrogance" may explain the current management turmoil at Renault-owned Alpine, former team boss Cyril Abiteboul said.
Aug 1, 07:10
![Daniel Ricciardo at the Hungarian GP on July 21, 2023 Daniel Ricciardo at the Hungarian GP on July 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
F1 champions split over Ricciardo comeback
Two former world champions are divided over Daniel Ricciardo's handling of his return to the Formula 1 grid.
Jul 27, 08:24
![Lewis Hamilton at the Hungarian GP on July 22, 2023 Lewis Hamilton at the Hungarian GP on July 22, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Hamilton poised to sign two-year Mercedes contract
Lewis Hamilton appears to be on track to sign a two-year contract extension with Mercedes.
Jul 26, 08:02
![Sergio Perez at the Azerbaijan GP on April 29, 2023 Sergio Perez at the Azerbaijan GP on April 29, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Perez could spoil Red Bull's 2023 sweep - Rosberg
Nico Rosberg does not think it's overly likely that Red Bull will complete the Formula 1 season with a full and unprecedented clean-sweep of 22 grand prix wins.
Jul 18, 08:21
![Lewis Hamilton at the Spanish GP on June 4, 2023 Lewis Hamilton at the Spanish GP on June 4, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Hamilton, Wolff, set for contract talks on Monday
Lewis Hamilton will sit down with Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff for contract talks on Monday.
Jun 5, 07:33
![Nico Rosberg pictured on March 5, 2023 Nico Rosberg pictured on March 5, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
'Afraid' Rosberg reveals reason for F1 retirement
More than six years after suddenly quitting Formula 1 at the age of 31, Nico Rosberg admits it was fear that drove his decision to retire.
Apr 19, 07:43
![Nico Rosberg pictured on March 5, 2023 Nico Rosberg pictured on March 5, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rosberg admits 'shock' of retiring at 31
Nico Rosberg has admitted it was "a shock to my system" when he suddenly quit Formula 1 in the days after winning his first and only title in 2016.
Apr 14, 07:37
![Lewis Hamilton arrives at the Saudi Arabia GP on March 16, 2023 Lewis Hamilton arrives at the Saudi Arabia GP on March 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mercedes recovery could take a whole year - Wolff
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he often feels like "stopping" his Formula 1 career.
Mar 29, 06:35
![Felipe Massa at the Saudi Arabia GP on March 16, 2023 Felipe Massa at the Saudi Arabia GP on March 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Perez, Sainz, 'too inconsistent' for F1 title - Massa
Charles Leclerc currently stands out as the only top Formula 1 driver on back-to-back world champion Max Verstappen's level.
Mar 28, 06:44
![Sergio Perez at the Saudi Arabia GP on March 17, 2023 Sergio Perez at the Saudi Arabia GP on March 17, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Verstappen 'tricked' Perez to keep title lead
Max Verstappen 'tricked' his teammate Sergio Perez in order to maintain his lead in the 2023 drivers' world championship.
Mar 20, 05:42
![Nico Rosberg pictured on January 20, 2019 Nico Rosberg pictured on January 20, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Unvaccinated Rosberg returns to F1 paddock
After a full season on the sidelines, Nico Rosberg will return to the Formula 1 paddock in 2023.
Feb 24, 05:49
![Max Verstappen pictured on June 11, 2022 Max Verstappen pictured on June 11, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Perez should 'accept' no.2 status, Verstappen hints
Without mentioning Sergio Perez's name, world champion Max Verstappen has re-fired the potential for more tension with his teammate Sergio Perez.
Dec 19, 05:00
![Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 19, 2022 Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 19, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Hamilton 'no longer number 1' at Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton has lost his de-facto status as Mercedes' 'number 1' driver in Formula 1.
Dec 9, 06:55
![Nico Rosberg pictured on January 20, 2019 Nico Rosberg pictured on January 20, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
No more F1 ban for unvaccinated people
Unvaccinated members of the Formula 1 community will be able to return to the paddock in 2023.
Dec 8, 04:54
![Nico Rosberg pictured on January 20, 2019 Nico Rosberg pictured on January 20, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rosberg rules out F1 team boss role
Nico Rosberg has ruled out return to Formula 1 in a team management role.
Nov 28, 04:57
![Ralf Schumacher pictured in January 2014 Ralf Schumacher pictured in January 2014](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Red Bull facing 'new era of dominance' - Schumacher
A "new era" of dominance is shaping up in Formula 1, according to former driver Ralf Schumacher.
Oct 26, 05:41
![Valtteri Bottas pictured on December 5, 2021 Valtteri Bottas pictured on December 5, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bottas 'can't say anything' about Audi rumours
Valtteri Bottas is keeping conspicuously quiet about rumbling speculation about his future as a works Audi driver in Formula 1.
Sep 12, 08:08
![Charles Leclerc pictured on September 8, 2022 Charles Leclerc pictured on September 8, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Leclerc defends Binotto amid Ferrari axe rumours
Top Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has defended Mattia Binotto amid rumours at Monza that a change at the very top of the fabled Maranello team may be looming.
Sep 9, 07:55
![Carlos Sainz pictured on August 25, 2022 Carlos Sainz pictured on August 25, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sainz set for Monza grid penalty
Carlos Sainz looks set to take a grid penalty at Ferrari's home Italian GP this weekend.
Sep 6, 08:09
![Mick Schumacher pictured on September 1, 2022 Mick Schumacher pictured on September 1, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Williams option still open for Mick Schumacher
Mick Schumacher's hopes of staying in Formula 1 next year now rest solely in the hands of Haas or Williams.
Sep 5, 07:28
![Nico Rosberg pictured on January 20, 2019 Nico Rosberg pictured on January 20, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Prince involved in Monaco's F1 contract talks
The Prince of Monaco has intervened directly in the Principality's troubled negotiations with Formula 1 over a new contract for 2023.
Aug 8, 08:34
![Charles Leclerc pictured on July 22, 2022 Charles Leclerc pictured on July 22, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Marko applauds Ferrari for 'clever' Leclerc pole
Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko applauded rival Formula 1 team Ferrari after Charles Leclerc secured pole position in France.
Jul 24, 08:55
![Sebastian Vettel pictured on June 30, 2022 Sebastian Vettel pictured on June 30, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Vettel's climate crusade 'authentic' - Rosberg
Sebastian Vettel's environmental crusading is "commendable", according to fellow Formula 1 world champion and German Nico Rosberg.
Jul 18, 07:58