Rosberg retires

[Elmo T]

Didn't see this one coming:

http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/38185846


World champion Nico Rosberg has announced he has retired from Formula 1 with immediate effect.

The 31-year-old German won his first world title on Sunday, beating Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton by finishing second in the final race in Abu Dhabi.

"I have climbed my mountain, I am on the peak, so this feels right," Rosberg said in a Facebook post.

[chop456]

Good for him. :thumbup:

He already has a crying baby at home. Probably got sick of hearing it at work, too.

[Insomniac]

:eek:

Signed a new deal this summer. I'm sure a lot of factors weighed in on the decision. Best wishes to Nico, I'm sure it wasn't easy to walk away. A coveted seat is open.

[TRDfan]

Mic Drop of the Year!

[Tifosi24]

Totally shocked by this news. From all accounts, he is a very intelligent individual so he probably sees more in his future. He's made a lot of money, by all accounts is a family man, and he has achieved everything in his line of work. I can't blame him, especially if I had to deal with Lewis Hamilton on a regular basis.

[dando]

:eek:

[gjc2]

Who here thinks Hamilton just won the 2017 championship?

[opinionated ow]

I'm not surprised. I thought he would run around with Number 1 on his car in 2017 and then call it quits but it seems sensible enough to do it now.

[Napoleon]

Wow!

[datachicane]

hey bro call me k? pleese? ty

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/fernando-alonso-of-spain-and-mclaren-honda-looks-at-his-phone-as-he-picture-id472424944

[stroker]

I have to wonder if the cars are so uninspiring to drive he just doesn't want to do it anymore... Doesn't sound anything like "real" driving...

[Gnam]

Now he's qualified to run Indy.

:gomer:

[Hard Driver]

Wow, did not see that one coming.

[Mary]

Now he's qualified to run Indy.

:gomer:


He just doesn't know what Indy means.

Mary

[Insomniac]

Looking like Bottas is the one they want in the car. Now reports Massa is talking to Williams about coming back.