Despite the lack of activity on this site. I remain unperturbed. Here are more key stats. They reflect my original point that Rosberg lifted the season, and Hamilton was not up to the standard he set from 14&15.

GP where driver "clean sweeped" the weekend. As in, set pole, set fastest lap, and won the race.

Rosberg. 2
Hamilton. 1

Alright. 2-1 on it's own might not be a big deal. But when compared to the two previous seasons. It's a telling tale. Clean sweeps for Rosberg and Hamilton in 14&15.

Hamilton

2014 - 3
2015 - 4

Rosberg

Had never achieved this stat in his entire career prior to 2016!

Rosberg lifted. Hamilton dipped.

Rosberg was better than Hamilton in 2016.