Former German F1 world champion Nico Rosberg has shared his thoughts on being a teammate of Lewis Hamilton. Rosberg and Hamilton were teammates from 2013 to 2016 for the Brackley-based Mercedes F1 team.
Lewis Hamilton is hailed as one of the best drivers in the history of the pinnacle of motorsport. The 39-year-old has amassed a record 105 wins and seven world titles in his career, inevitably cementing his name as one of the very best.
Nico Rosberg has thereafter claimed feeling sour in being a teammate to Hamilton back in their day. Rosberg says that the Brit won championships one after the other, which made him feel horrible for his shortfalls.
Reporter: You don't want to see your teammate win a world championship in a car that you knew you could have potentially won it in as well. I mean, that's got to be the worst. Rosberg: Yes, Natalie, that is the worst. It's actually quite horrible.Nico Rosberg said in an interview published by SkySportsF1
Rosberg was, however, ultimately successful in claiming the world drivers’ championship title over Hamilton in 2016. The German shortly after, announced his retirement, having fulfilled the most compelling dream of his. Rosberg ended up 2-1 in terms of Championships against Hamilton.
Fred Vasseur rubbishes claims of Lewis Hamilton’s decline in qualifying pace
Lewis Hamilton appeared distraught after a woeful qualifying session in Monza, where he ended up in P6. However, the Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has dismissed any concerns regarding the 39-year-old’s form for the future.
No, because he won in Spa. I will take the win at the end of the race more than the pole position.Fred Vasseur said to SkySports
Lol Nico asked Fred if he’s worried that Lewis said he didn’t know how to qualify anymore. Fred response:
“No, because he won in Spa. I will take the win at the end of the race more than the pole position.” 💥#ItalianGP pic.twitter.com/tiu2lU2J2V
— Sir Lewis Updates (@LH44updates) September 1, 2024
Hamilton is set to join the Maranello-based team in 2025 after spending over a decade with the Silver Arrows. The seven-time world champion disappointingly asserted he does not know how to qualify as well as he could after the Italian GP qualifying.
In response, Fred Vasseur took a bold stand for Hamilton, deeming his recent win at Spa as evidence of his brilliance. From the start of the next season, a new partnership will brew between Vasseur and Hamilton, which will be a keen sight for fans around the world.
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