Maximum respect to @nico_rosberg for both his fine career and his decision to retire as world champion. And for taking everyone by surprise!
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Maximum respect to @nico_rosberg for both his fine career and his decision to retire as world champion. And for taking everyone by surprise!
https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/mer...racing-career/
He achieved his dream and won't have to face the media pressure of defending it next season. All the best to him, retired on a high.
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I don't think Alonso will be replacing him at Mercedes, but wouldn't it be ironic that his departure left the door open for Jenson?
Yup. They don't really need two drivers who are WDC material, so I guess Wehrlein is their most logical choice - he'll hopefully mature into a solid #2. But if that fails and if I were amongst the top brass at Mercedes, I'd probably go for Sainz. The boy has talent, but I don't think he'll be as good as Lewis, of course. :)
Yes that worries me. That after all this we will let them race in 2014 and gradually getting less and less liberal in the races. I worry they will stick a youngster in who will not challenge Hamilton and he will win 18 of 21 races or something. That would kill the sport. If Mercedes had a car advantage as this season.
As luck would have it I expect Red Bull to be up there if not ahead of Mercedes with the rule changes. Hopefully Ferrari and Mclaren too. Then it will matter less.
With Red Bull having two top-line, proven drivers, I'd be very surprised if Mercedes promoted Pascal.
Ocon? He is very young but a Mercedes guy.
I would like to see another top driver.
Hamiltons perfect chance to 'do a Senna' and prevent a decent driver having a chance in the team???
One chap nobody is even giving a thought to is Vandoorne. I think he would be a great replacement for Rosberg. He would fit well into the team and Toto likes him.