XPB Images Nico Rosberg says he did not have the intention to push Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton wide at the first corner of the Australian Grand Prix and apologises to the Briton for the incident. Both drivers got off to a sluggish start in Melbourne, with Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel immediately overtaking them to lead the race. Rosberg managed to sneak on the inside of pole sitter Hamilton but the ensuing squabble forced the reigning world champion on the astroturf and allowed Kimi Raikkonen to take the two Mercedes as well. What’s more, Hamilton's front wing slightly tapped Rosberg at the back but the pair could continue at an unabated pace. “The start was OK but I...
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