Nico Rosberg
Formula One World Champion, 2016
Born
June 27th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Born in 1985, a prominent race car driver achieved significant success in Formula One racing. Competed for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team from 2010 to 2016. Secured the Formula One World Championship title in 2016, becoming the first German driver to win the championship with Mercedes since Michael Schumacher. Announced retirement from racing shortly after winning the championship.
Won the 2016 Formula One World Championship
Competed for Mercedes-AMG Petronas from 2010 to 2016
Achieved 23 Grand Prix victories
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