[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/nico-rosberg-retires-f1\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/nico-rosberg-retires-f1\/","headline":"Nico Rosberg Retires From F1!","name":"Nico Rosberg Retires From F1!","description":"Nico Rosberg has announced his retirement from Formula 1, only 5 days after winning his first World Championship.\u00a0 The Mercedes Driver announced his shock retirement earlier today, with immediate effect at the age of 31. In a statement Rosberg explained \u2018\u2019Since 25 years in racing, it has been my dream, my \u2018one thing\u2019 to become Formula One Champion. And now I\u2019ve made it. I have climbed the mountain, I am on the peak, so this feels right. So it seems […]","datePublished":"2016-12-02","dateModified":"2016-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/feature-3.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/feature-3.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/nico-rosberg-retires-f1\/","about":["MOTORSPORT"],"wordCount":245,"keywords":["f1","formula 1","mercedes","nico rosberg"],"articleBody":"Nico Rosberg has announced his retirement from Formula 1, only 5 days after winning his first World Championship.\u00a0The Mercedes Driver announced his shock retirement earlier today, with immediate effect at the age of 31. In a statement Rosberg explained \u2018\u2019Since 25 years in racing, it has been my dream, my \u2018one thing\u2019 to become Formula One Champion. And now I\u2019ve made it. I have climbed the mountain, I am on the peak, so this feels right.So it seems like Rosberg is calling it a day while he is at the top which is commendable. But he also goes on the explain how the grueling\u00a02016 F1 season has taken its toll on himself\u00a0and his family, ”This season, I tell you, it was so damn tough. I pushed like crazy in every area after the disappointments of the last two years; they fuelled my motivation to levels I had never experienced before. And of course that had an impact on the ones I love.”He also went on to thank his wife, Vivian, and the Mercedes team for making his dream come true. He mentions already speaking to Toto Wolff (the Mercedes team boss) who was apparently understanding of his decision.This now leaves Mercedes the daunting job of replacing the World Champion, and the all important question of who will become Lewis Hamilton’s team mate for the 2017 season.Whatever Nico decides to do next in his career, we wish him all the best from Motor-Vision!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New Releases","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Motorsport","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/\/motorsport\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Nico Rosberg Retires From F1!","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/nico-rosberg-retires-f1\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]