Nico Rosberg World Champion!

[drive]

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/

[henners88]

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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[N4D13]

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?

[Big Ben]

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?

I doubt that too. Mercedes doesn't seem to be the team that likes to have an Alonso and a Hamilton in their team at the same time. I believe they'd rather go for someone more comfortable for Hamilton.

[N4D13]

I doubt that too. Mercedes doesn't seem to be the team that likes to have an Alonso and a Hamilton in their team at the same time. I believe they'd rather go for someone more comfortable for Hamilton.

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.

[steveaki13]

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.

[keysersoze]

With Red Bull having two top-line, proven drivers, I'd be very surprised if Mercedes promoted Pascal.

[steveaki13]

Ocon? He is very young but a Mercedes guy.

I would like to see another top driver.

[Greasy]

Hamiltons perfect chance to 'do a Senna' and prevent a decent driver having a chance in the team???

[Nitrodaze]

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.