10 years ago The newly crowned World Drivers’ Champion, Nico Rosberg, has decided to quit while he’s on top, announcing that he will retire from Formula One. The 31 year old will not be taking part in the 2017 season, leaving an open seat on the team for next season. The announcement was made during the FIA Prize
10 years ago Nico Rosberg was able to start out the season strong, with the help of some mechanical failures on the other car. However, Lewis Hamilton was able to cut into the championship lead and take the lead for summer break. Things weren’t so smooth for the rest of the season, as more issues put him behind
10 years ago There is no denying that Mercedes certainly had a commanding lead in the World Constructors’ Championship for the third consecutive season. However, there were a few teams which swapped positions during the course of the season, as the infographic highlights. Ferrari got off to a good start in the season, although not as close to
10 years ago The latest reports have suggested that Lewis Hamilton will be facing some form of discipline from the Mercedes team for his disobedience in Abu Dhabi. It’s not clear what action the team will take, although some sources are going as far as to say that Hamilton could be fired or suspended in 2017. But would
10 years ago What the Abu Dhabi lacked, in terms of physical racing, was replaced by a thrilling tactical battle between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. Rosberg lost the battle, but won the war. However, there could be a whole different kind of war brewing behind closed doors at Mercedes, as Hamilton directly ignores team orders. During the
10 years ago The 2016 Formula One season came to a close this weekend with the World Drivers’ Championship title decider in the desert at the Yas Marina Circuit in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This was the race that decided which Mercedes driver would be the World Champion this season. Aside from that, it was also the
10 years ago The German Grand Prix has officially been dropped from the 2017 Formula One calendar after negations between the Hockenheim and Bernie Ecclestone failed. The event was added to the 21 race calendar for 2017 subject to confirmation, but has been dropped, making the season only 20 races long. © Daimler AG After having the longest
10 years ago Despite a far from perfect season, Lewis Hamilton still finds himself in the position to challenge for another World Drivers’ Championship title, as we head into the final race of the 2016 season. With the odds stacked against him, Hamilton may need a miracle to win the title, but he knows that the world of
10 years ago The final weekend of the 2016 Formula One season has arrived and tensions are high as both Mercedes drivers prepare to sort out the championship battle at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Although the odds are in Nico Rosberg’s favor, Lewis Hamilton certainly cannot be counted out of contention. As both drivers already know, anything
10 years ago The Sauber F1 Team has extended the contract of Marcus Ericsson, meaning that he will be racing with the Swiss team for 2017. This will be the 26 year old’s third year with the team, since making the move from the bankrupt Caterham team at the end of 2014. The team has went through a
