News Details
‘Rosberg wouldn't have done better than Bottas'
Third in his first grand prix as a Mercedes driver, Niki Lauda reckons retired World Champ Nico Rosberg wouldn't have done any better than his replacement Valtteri Bottas at the Australian GP. Bottas qualified his W08 third fastest in Saturday's qualifying at the Albert Park circuit and finished the race P3. While Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel built up a race-winning lead on Sunday, Bottas closed the gap to Hamilton in the battle for second but was get within 1.8s of his new team-mate. Nevertheless it was a first Mercedes podium for the Finn, who was drafted in to replace 2016 F1 champ Rosberg after his shock retirement. 'The biggest problem was that when Nico decided suddenly overnight that...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Lauda puts Bottas on a level with Rosberg
Niki Lauda has hailed Valtteri Bottas's debut for Formula One world...
8y ago from SuperSport.com
Valtteri Bottas: “I definitely feel like I can make...
Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team driver Valtteri Bottas had a solid...
8y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Bottas “not yet worried” over Hamilton deficit
Mercedes F1 newcomer Valtteri Bottas says he is not fretting over his...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Bottas: A dream come true for me to be in a team like...
Valtteri Bottas is determined to make the most of his 'dream' opportunity...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez to make Ducati return in private Valencia...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Pushing aero to the limit: The evolution of winglets...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Why the 2026 MotoGP season is shaping up to be a...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Toprak Razgatlioglu hailed as ‘Casey Stoner 2.0’...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
McLaughlin set to have new spotter for 2026 IndyCar...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Jacob Abel moves from IndyCar to sports cars after one...
After one season competing in IndyCar, Jacob Abel will make a transition...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
GP of Arlington President Miller bullish over...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Barnes: A wishlist for the 2026 IndyCar season
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Why defending champion Yazeed Al-Rajhi retired from...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026, Stage 4: Toyota’s Henk Lategan crushes...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota reveals new-look WEC Hypercar for 2026 amid...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Loeb left “almost at a standstill” in...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Completely stupid' – Thomas Frank slams 'sad'...
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank was not happy as he was asked about...
41m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Thomas Frank rubs salt into Spurs fans' wounds as he's...
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has been spotted drinking from an...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Mikel Arteta reveals 'phenomenal' behind-the-scenes...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has heaped praise onto Eberechi Eze for the...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Another PL club keen to sign Arsenal star amid Chelsea...
Arsenal are reportedly facing even more transfer interest in Ethan...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
'It looks like a Ferrari but probably goes faster!' Fans...
Fans of unusually-shaped confectionary, rejoice!... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
'It would be cool!' McLaren boss Zak Brown wants to bring...
McLaren boss Zak Brown has encouraged the sport... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Ford hint at remarkable Red Bull reveal as Christian Horner...
Keep up with all the biggest stories of the day... Read More »
3h ago from RacingNews365.com
