Breaking News - Nico Rosberg

Now there is a surprise - shades of James Hunt

Would be nice if Jenson Button "un-retired" and took the seat but somehow I think it will not happen its probably time for new blood.

Will we see Vettel and Hamilton in the same team?

David

One wonders if he would have done so if Lewis had taken the championship.

There could be quite a shakeup in the drivers then. That's Button, Masa and Rosberg gone. Good opportunity for the GP2 wannabe's. Bernie's still hanging on though.

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Just read the news, stunned.  Clarity of thinking by Nico, great driver and great ambassador of the sport, sad to see him go but understand. We need to watch this space now.

If Mercedes bring in a rookie it could mean Hamilton will escape punishment for breaking team instructions. 

I think Mercedes would like to bring in Vettel but only if they get rid of Hamilton.  Hulkenburg is my outsider of choice.

I think he’s bottled out and afraid of the challenge in defending the title. A conspiracy theorist   would think Merc have had a hand in this to ensure they keep the best driver, Hamilton.

I admire Rosberg for having the good sense to put his family first and quit whilst he is at the top. After all his future in now secured.  

Oneputt, I understand your view but very much doubt that Mercedes would want to be without both their star drivers next season.  The problem for Merc's is that pretty well all the best drivers are aleady signed up with other teams for next season. It might be better to take on and develop a real rookie whilst theyve still got Hamilton .

TF

An interesting year ahead with new cars and at least 3 new drivers.

peedee

Conspiracy theory Whittaker - Respect to Nico a great asset to F1