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Ferrari got it wrong once again in the Netherlands

Ferrari need changes at the top, says Rosberg

Former world champion Nico Rosberg believes heads must roll at Ferrari and questioned the future of boss Mattia Binotto after the team's latest set of blunders at Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 05 Sep 22

'If the favourite like Lewis Hamilton has a stroke of bad luck that could really switch things round which is not great '

Credible F1 season needs at least 16 races - Rosberg

Formula One needs at least 16 races for a proper championship this year but eight double-header weekends would do if the COVID-19 pandemic limits options, according to former racer Nico Rosberg.

Other sport • 16 Apr 20

(L to r) Rosberg, Hamilton and Verstappen at Brazil 2016

Rosberg: You can't say Verstappen's overtaken Hamilton

Former Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg has defended his former Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton and believes it is premature to say that Max Verstappen is becoming a better driver than the six-time title winner.

Motorsport • 10 Mar 20

Charles Leclerc, left, and Sebastian Vettel

Rosberg: Vettel in 'dark place' after Leclerc emergence

Former world champion Nico Rosberg believes Sebastian Vettel is in a dark place after claiming the German has lost his number one status at Ferrari to Charles Leclerc.

Motorsport • 09 Sep 19

Sebastian Vettel is struggling to enjoy life at Ferrari

Rosberg: Vettel struggling at Ferrari

Nico Rosberg has discussed Sebastian Vettel's 'rough season', as the Ferrari driver approaches a year without a win on the track.

Motorsport • 26 Jul 19

Sebastian Vettel petulantly moves the race result order

Vettel needs to take responsibility, insists Rosberg

Nico Rosberg believes Sebastian Vettel fully deserved to be stripped of his victory in Canada, accusing the Ferrari driver of always thinking he is right and blaming others for his mistakes.

Motorsport • 10 Jun 19

Lewis Hamilton finished second to Sebastian Vettel at the season opening Australian Grand Prix

Focused Lewis Hamilton ready for title battle

A determined Lewis Hamilton has said he wants to win the world title more than ever before, and claimed his hunger has doubled this season as he prepares for a battle royale with Sebastian Vettel.

Motorsport • 27 Mar 17

Nico Rosberg has left the sport at the top

Rosberg warns Bottas over Hamilton

Retired Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg has warned his Mercedes replacement Valtteri Bottas not to expect an "easy ride" from team mate Lewis Hamilton.

Motorsport • 13 Feb 17

Nico Rosberg has retired from F1 less than a week after becoming World Champion

'I'm on the peak' - Rosberg on shock retirement

Nico Rosberg has shocked motorsport fans with the surprise announcement that he is retiring only days after achieving his lifetime ambition by winning his first world championship with Mercedes.

Motorsport • 02 Dec 16

No German F1 Grand Prix in 2017

There will be no home grand prix for reigning champion Nico Rosberg in 2017 after Germany was dropped from the Formula One calendar by the FIA.

Motorsport • 30 Nov 16

Stewart is critical of Hamilton's attitude

'Ballerina' Hamilton needs discipline - Stewart

Jackie Stewart has accused Lewis Hamilton of being a "little ballerina" and called on Mercedes to hit him with an ultimatum of "do it our way or be excused" from the team.

Motorsport • 29 Nov 16

Rosberg is world champion after duel in desert

Nico Rosberg has been crowned the Formula One world champion after surviving a grandstand finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 27 Nov 16

Hamilton was comfortably fastest at Yas Marina

Hamilton on pole but Rosberg stays on title course

Lewis Hamilton lapped in a league of his own to seize pole position for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Mercedes team-mate and championship favourite Nico Rosberg joining him on the front row.

Motorsport • 26 Nov 16

Hamilton celebrates winning the Brazilian Grand Prix

Hamilton in 'awkward' position ahead of F1 finale

Winning is not enough now for Lewis Hamilton who would welcome a helping hand from rivals Red Bull in his Formula One title showdown with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg next week.

Motorsport • 14 Nov 16

Lewis Hamilton takes pole for Brazilian GP

Lewis Hamilton heaped the pressure on championship rival Nico Rosberg by claiming pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 12 Nov 16

Lewis Hamilton insists he will fight Nico Rosberg all the way until the end

Lewis Hamilton vows to fight until the bitter end

Lewis Hamilton insists he will fight championship rival Nico Rosberg until the "bitter end" as the driver bids to pull off one of the greatest comebacks in Formula One history.

Motorsport • 07 Nov 16

Lewis Hamilton claimed victory in Mexico but the driver's championship may be beyond him now

Hamilton accepts Mexico win may be too late

Lewis Hamilton has conceded that his resurgence in form may have arrived too late for him to win the world championship.

Motorsport • 31 Oct 16

Lewis Hamilton celebrates his Mexican Grand Prix victory

Hamilton 'lucky' not to hit wall in Mexican GP win

Lewis Hamilton admitted he was fortunate not to hit the wall at the very first corner of the Mexican Grand Prix and gift-wrap the championship to his rival Nico Rosberg.

Motorsport • 30 Oct 16

Lewis Hamilton is intent on keeping the title race going

Hamilton still in title hunt after Mexican pole

Lewis Hamilton kept his slim championship hopes alive by claiming pole position for Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix ahead of his title rival Nico Rosberg.

Motorsport • 29 Oct 16

Nico Rosberg is on the verge of claiming the F1 driver's championship

Verstappen says Rosberg would be worthy champion

A fired-up Nico Rosberg deserves to beat Lewis Hamilton to this year's world championship, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has claimed.

Motorsport • 29 Oct 16

Nico Rosberg: 'The only thing this weekend is winning the Mexican Grand Prix'

Rosberg's 'childhood dream' beckons in Mexico

Championship leader Nico Rosberg has admitted he will be fulfilling a "childhood dream" if he secures the Formula One title in Mexico.

Motorsport • 27 Oct 16

Hamilton was criticised for his behaviour at the Japanese Grand Prix

Hamilton back in media spotlight at FIA request

World champion Lewis Hamilton will be back in the spotlight this week after being summoned by Formula One's governing body to appear in the official press conference for the United States Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 18 Oct 16

Hamilton is expected to be fully fit for the US Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton sits out testing with foot injury

Lewis Hamilton has pulled out of a tyre test in Barcelona to rest a sore foot ahead of next week's U.S. Grand Prix in Austin.

Motorsport • 13 Oct 16

Nico Rosberg celebrates the win in Japan

Rosberg remains focused with prize in sight

Nico Rosberg is refusing to get carried away by thoughts of celebrating a maiden Formula One title triumph at the end of the season, despite getting one hand on the championship crown with victory in the Japanese Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 10 Oct 16

Nico Rosberg topped the time sheet for qualifying in Japan

Nico Rosberg claims pole for Japan Grand Prix

World championship leader Nico Rosberg will start the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix from pole position after setting the fastest time in qualifying on Saturday.

Motorsport • 08 Oct 16