Nico Rosberg Retires
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Just saw the same - wasn't expecting that ...
He's a family man now though. Ikkluns to think about and a few other drivers have done this once a championship was achieved....damon hill frinstance. I think nico's dad keke ploughed on for a couple of years after he got his championship in '82 tho didn't he?
Just seen this on sky sports, doesn't look like any of the pundits had a clue either. Complete shock to them with no one claiming "there have been rumblings" etc. I'd quite like to see Vettel take his place, Mercedes will no doubt prefer a German driver and a Vettel vs Hamilton battle in the same car is something most F1 fans would love to see.
Time to pust some bets on....
Vettel - mercedes
Hamelton - Redbull
Ricardo - Ferrari
I bet there would be some good odds.
Vettel - mercedes
Hamelton - Redbull
Ricardo - Ferrari
I bet there would be some good odds.
Just caught this on sky,totally shocked but good luck to the lad !
Understandable decision - mission achieved 
paulgs1000 said:Understandable decision - mission achieved
Tottaly agree he most likely wouldnt have wone another. He has a young daughter i bet that has changed his thinking. It has for me.
Whilst fans would like to see Lewis paired with Verstappen, Vettel, Alonso, Ricciardo and even Button, I would expect Toto would now prefer to have Lewis paired with a good No2 driver for several reasons. It's often been claimed that the last 3 years of Mercedes domination has been killing F1, therefore, having Lewis paired with any of those drivers above would be more than likely to extend the period of Mercedes dominance producing a continuation of 1st and 2nd positions in races, especially if Toto's rules of engagement are enforced, whereas all the same drivers competing for different teams does not include "rules of engagement", so clashes between the drivers are more likely.
Many fans claim that the Mercedes car is so far ahead of the rest that any of the top 10 drivers could've achieved what Lewis and Rosberg have done, so if that's true, then Toto could get the likes of Hulkenburg, Bottas or Perez as a No2 driver and get the same results, without all the difficulties he's had between Lewis and Rosberg, due to them having equal driver status. Likewise, if Wherlein is thought to be good enough, then he should take the seat and he could be coached by Lewis to succeed him.
If Lewis was treated as the Mercedes No1. (as I believe he deserves) then provided Mercedes continues to produce the best car, they would continue to win the WCC and they could also help Lewis to beating Schumacher's record.
Clearly, being a title contender is a "pressure cooker" environment, which has really got to Rosberg to the point that he can't face it any more. So the way that Lewis copes with it is remarkable. The fact that Lewis enjoys doing other things away from F1 between races and keeps turning up and performing, should silence the likes of Keke Rosberg and Jackie Stewart for their criticism that Lewis doesn't show sufficient dedication to being a driver. I think that all work and no play makes Nico a very dull boy has been proven.
Many fans claim that the Mercedes car is so far ahead of the rest that any of the top 10 drivers could've achieved what Lewis and Rosberg have done, so if that's true, then Toto could get the likes of Hulkenburg, Bottas or Perez as a No2 driver and get the same results, without all the difficulties he's had between Lewis and Rosberg, due to them having equal driver status. Likewise, if Wherlein is thought to be good enough, then he should take the seat and he could be coached by Lewis to succeed him.
If Lewis was treated as the Mercedes No1. (as I believe he deserves) then provided Mercedes continues to produce the best car, they would continue to win the WCC and they could also help Lewis to beating Schumacher's record.
Clearly, being a title contender is a "pressure cooker" environment, which has really got to Rosberg to the point that he can't face it any more. So the way that Lewis copes with it is remarkable. The fact that Lewis enjoys doing other things away from F1 between races and keeps turning up and performing, should silence the likes of Keke Rosberg and Jackie Stewart for their criticism that Lewis doesn't show sufficient dedication to being a driver. I think that all work and no play makes Nico a very dull boy has been proven.
Well another here that didn't see that one coming. 
Sensible decision. He knows it took slightly more that pure driving skill to beat Hamilton this year. I have always respected his mental approach to becoming No1. Much as I wish it was just down to who is the faster driver, it never was.
Get Alonso over there quick. I love a good fight. :evil:
Sensible decision. He knows it took slightly more that pure driving skill to beat Hamilton this year. I have always respected his mental approach to becoming No1. Much as I wish it was just down to who is the faster driver, it never was. Get Alonso over there quick. I love a good fight. :evil:
Very well put exdos I think you have hit the nail very cleanly on the head.
I would not be suppressed though if another top driver is to be brought in? Lewis might leave!! He seems to have the touch for when to leave and who to join. And redbull are (I think) looking very good for next year.
Their car development has not been strong this year (it normally ramps up towards the end of a season) leads me to believe they have assigned there resorces to next years car. Rule changes that make aero more effective theee strong point! And apparently Renault have a big engine upgrade coming?!
It would be a good time to leave and get a title with another team??
I also might be talking bull crap!!
I would not be suppressed though if another top driver is to be brought in? Lewis might leave!! He seems to have the touch for when to leave and who to join. And redbull are (I think) looking very good for next year.
Their car development has not been strong this year (it normally ramps up towards the end of a season) leads me to believe they have assigned there resorces to next years car. Rule changes that make aero more effective theee strong point! And apparently Renault have a big engine upgrade coming?!
It would be a good time to leave and get a title with another team??
I also might be talking bull crap!!
A bit surprised, but not really, maybe the thought of next 4yr cycle new car and fight with lewis is too much aswell as bringing up a young family.
But his announcement makes sense from the fact hes reached his goal, not to match anyone but his own goal and you cant knock that.
No brainer for merc, pasqual shoe in for no2 and hamilton takes the lead in car development and no1 driver.
With the level of car they have they dont need to 'pay' for another big name driver, and they dont have internal issues, unless pasqual does a vestappen
Still lookigg forward to next year
But his announcement makes sense from the fact hes reached his goal, not to match anyone but his own goal and you cant knock that.
No brainer for merc, pasqual shoe in for no2 and hamilton takes the lead in car development and no1 driver.
With the level of car they have they dont need to 'pay' for another big name driver, and they dont have internal issues, unless pasqual does a vestappen
Still lookigg forward to next year
