Who quit F1 in 2016?
Nico 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.
Who is the best F1 driver 2016?
ROS
2016 Driver Standings
| Pos | Driver | Car |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROS | Mercedes |
| 2 | HAM | Mercedes |
| 3 | RIC | Red Bull Racing TAG Heuer |
| 4 | VET | Ferrari |
Who won the F1 title in 2016?
Nico Rosberg won his only World Drivers’ Championship title in the final race of the season. With nine wins and seven other podiums, Rosberg beat teammate and defending World Champion Lewis Hamilton by five points.
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.
Who raced for Red Bull 2016?
The Red Bull RB12 was a car designed by Red Bull Racing for the 2016 Formula One season. Their drivers were Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen, with Daniil Kvyat having done the first four races before being replaced by Verstappen.
What did Rosberg do to Hamilton?
The two made contact at the 2014 Belgian Grand Prix, where Rosberg was widely criticised for hitting Hamilton at Les Combes, breaking his front wing and giving his teammate a puncture and effectively putting him out of the race.
What happened between Lewis Hamilton and Nico?
However when the drivers joined Mercedes in F1 their friendship and healthy rivalry developed into a bitter feud. In 2014 Hamilton sensationally accused Rosberg of deliberately crashing into him “to prove a point” during the controversial Belgian Grand Prix.