News Details
Rosberg reveals factor that prevented F1 comeback
Article To news overview © Daimler Nico Rosberg has revealed that he considered calling Mercedes to offer his services as a stand-in for Lewis Hamilton when the British driver tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix. Hamilton was sidelined by the virus, with Mercedes scrambling to find a replacement to drive their W11 alongside Valtteri Bottas for the second race in Bahrain. In the end, the team called up George Russell from Williams. Rosberg, who retired from Formula 1 promptly after winning the 2016 World Championship with Mercedes, said he had been tempted to call his former team to volunteer on the basis of it being a one-off. But Rosberg hasn't been keeping...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from RacingNews365.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes Chief Strategist Recalls ‘Bizarre...
Over five years after Nico Rosberg retired from Formula One, Mercedes...
4y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Bottas Opens Up On Replacing Rosberg
Valtteri Bottas has opened up on what it was like joining Mercedes as...
4y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Wolff Says He's Looking For A Replacement So He Can...
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said he is searching for a...
4y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Perez recollects cold-calling teams for F1...
Sergio Perez has opened up about his route into Formula 1, which involved...
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marco Bezzecchi admits to 'difficult situation' after...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi banned from Czech GP for hitting...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Fermin Aldeguer: '2025 Ducati a handicap, factory...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Pato O’Ward left baffled by “wonky” tires after...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Road America – Qualifying Results
Qualifying for the NTT IndyCar Series was held Saturday afternoon, with...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Christian Lundgaard to start 13th after “struggle...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Two drivers handed grid penalties for IndyCar at Road...
IndyCar Officiating has announced two grid penalties ahead of the XPEL...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Vital step made towards USA return on 2027 WRC calendar
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA president sets timeline to announce new WRC...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera ready to resume motorsport career...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Revised gravel tyre set for WRC debut in Greece
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Real Madrid monitoring FIFA World Cup star wanted by...
Spanish giants Real Madrid are monitoring Morocco star and reported...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Declan Rice playing key role to convince FIFA World...
Arsenal are reportedly scrambling to beat Chelsea to FIFA World Cup star...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal enter race to sign Manchester United target...
Arsenal have entered the race for Manchester United target Crysencio...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal prepare £70 million bid to sign FIFA World...
Arsenal are in a hurry to improve their attack and have turned their...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton 'unplugged from the matrix' over fierce...
Lewis Hamilton endured a tricky 2025 season, but... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Mercedes Drops Right Of Review Bid Over George Russell's...
Mercedes has confirmed it will not pursue its... Read More »
4h ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Watch out Oscar! Norris plots reunion with former F1...
F1 champion Lando Norris has revealed he has made... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com
