News Details
Ecclestone says Rosberg retirement 'helps' F1
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone reckons Nico Rosberg's retirement from Formula 1 will benefit the sport, and has openly expressed his joy as the 2016 world champion will not return to defend his trophy. Nico Rosberg faced defeat to Lewis Hamilton for two successive years, until finally beating the British world champion to claiming the 2016 F1 championship in Abu Dhabi; just five days after Nico Rosberg was crowned champion, he announced his retirement from the sport. Ecclestone has backed Rosberg's decision to retire, questioning the media why he should continue, given his main aim was to be a Formula One world champion. As the F1 supremo addressed the media in regards to Rosberg's...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Rosberg retirement a big boost for Ricciardo's chances...
XPB Images
Daniel Ricciardo's title chances have increased...
9y ago from F1i.com
Ecclestone: 'Rosbreg retirement a joyous event!'
XPB Images
Bernie Ecclestone insists he is happy rather than...
9y ago from F1i.com
Bitesize Gos – Schlosser's Next Move
With the shock retirement of Nico Rosberg, what does that leave for those...
9y ago from F1.co.uk
Ecclestone defends Vettel
Following criticism of Sebastian Vettel’s winless 2016 season,...
9y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Fermin Aldeguer remains hospitalised after leg surgery
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
‘Super talented’ MotoGP rookie Diogo Moreira...
Pedro Acosta believes “super talented” rookie Diogo Moreira has the...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Max Biaggi: Aprilia 'not scared by any track' after...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ranking IndyCar’s rising stars to watch in 2026
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Will Power turns first IndyCar laps with Andretti at...
IndyCar veteran Will Power completed his first test laps with his new...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou delivers takedown of McLaren F1 drivers...
IndyCar champion Alex Palou has delivered a takedown of both McLaren...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Power completes “very good” first outing with...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
How did WRC champion Kalle Rovanpera’s single-seater...
No description available...
4m ago from Motorsport.com
Could time bonuses solve the “yo-yo effect” at the...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026, Stage 7: Mattias Ekstrom wins stage after...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
“His performances will go down” - Makelele warns...
Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele wants the club to surround...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Liam Rosenior provides fitness update on Cole Palmer...
Chelsea's head coach, Liam Rosenior, has disclosed that Cole Palmer and...
14m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Carabao Cup semis live on Sky: Newcastle face new test...
The Carabao Cup returns to Sky Sports this week for the first legs of the...
2h ago from SkySports.com
Arsecast Extra Episode 676 – 12.01.2026
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and...
3h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
‘Not everything is going well': Honda makes startling...
Honda Racing's president Koji Watanabe has... Read More »
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
F1: 'We still need more time,' admits Honda boss
'To be honest, not everything is going well,'... Read More »
2h ago from Pitpass.com
Hill and Herbert name their F1 ‘dark horses’ for 2026
Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert believe the 2026... Read More »
24m ago from F1i.com
