F1 world champion Rosberg announces shock retirementVienna, Austria -- Nico Rosberg quit Formula One on Friday, just five days after winning the world title for Mercedes in a move that stunned motor racing. "He has chosen to leave at the pinnacle of his career, as world champion, having achieved his childhood dream." In capturing the title Rosberg emulated his father Keke who won the F1 crown in 1982. In 2002, he moved to the German Formula BMW championship and won the title. Rosberg arrived in F1, with Williams, via the Formula 3 Euro Series and winning the inaugural GP2 title in 2005.

Source: The China Post December 02, 2016 18:10 UTC