What did Rosberg do in Monaco?

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg won the 78-lap race from pole position. His teammate Lewis Hamilton finished second and Red Bull Racing driver Daniel Ricciardo was third. It was Rosberg’s second victory of the season and the fifth of his career.

What happened tonico Rosberg?

Five years ago today, Nico Rosberg announced his shock retirement from Formula 1, just days after being crowned the 2016 World Champion following a tense and nail-biting finale in Abu Dhabi.

What happened to bottas at Monte Carlo?

Mercedes say the bizarre pit-stop retirement of Valtteri Bottas at the Monaco GP was due to a damaged wheelnut on his tyre, with the Finnish driver urging his team to learn from the incident.

Which race did Hamilton and Rosberg crash?

Mercedes have confirmed Nico Rosberg was in the wrong engine setting when he crashed with Lewis Hamilton at the start of the Spanish GP. However, despite both drivers crashing out of the grand prix following their collision, Mercedes have vowed they will continue to let Rosberg and Hamilton race each other.

Did Rosberg cheat in Monaco?

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has been cleared of wrongdoing over a controversial incident that sealed pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix. The German, fastest at the time, locked a wheel and went into the escape road at Mirabeau on his final lap.

Who won the Monaco Grand Prix in 2014?

Nico Rosberg2014 Monaco Grand Prix / Winner

What happened to Nico Mercedes?

Rosberg announced his retirement from motor racing five days after clinching the title, citing wanting to spend more time with his family and not wanting his driving ability to atrophy as the main factors behind his decision.

Why did Rosenberg retire?

After abruptly resigning from his role as Florida International University President, Mark B. Rosenberg revealed in a statement that he “caused discomfort for a valued employee.” In his initial letter of resignation Friday, Rosenberg cited his and his wife’s health as a reason for his departure.

Why did Bottas retire Monaco?

The Finn was forced to retire from the Monaco GP after Mercedes was unable to get his right-front tyre off during a stop. The wheelnut face had been machined off after the gun was attached at an angle, and the team was only able to remove the wheel after it returned to its Brackley base.

Why did Bottas tire get stuck?

The wheel became stuck after Bottas pitted during the race and the nut was stripped by the airgun, making it impossible to remove. Rather than work further on the car on Sunday night the team opted to save the job for the return to the UK.

Are Rosberg and Hamilton friends?

Are Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg still friends? Rosberg’s retirement came as a shock to the F1 world. Although Hamilton and Rosberg do not share a close relationship as they did during their younger days, the mutual respect between the two still remains. The Brit spoke highly of Rosberg after his retirement.

Who was at fault 2016 Spanish Grand Prix?

Nico Rosberg
Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg admits he made an error in Spanish Grand Prix | Formula One 2016 | The Guardian.