Mercedes have been approached by half the Formula One grid since world champion Nico Rosberg announced his retirement on Friday, according to the team’s non-executive chairman Niki Lauda. Read more | Why Formula One champion Nico Rosberg put a sudden brake to his racing careerLauda, himself a triple world champion who announced his retirement in 1979 and then came back three years later and won the 1984 title, said he had been shocked when Rosberg told him his decision a few hours before the announcement. Read more | Here is what helped Nico Rosberg beat Lewis Hamilton to win Formula One title“Hiring a youngster is a risk and we don’t know how strong he would be,” continued the Austrian. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said all options would be considered, with the search starting on Monday. “If you’re looking for a German teacher, call me up as I’m looking for a job,” said Rosberg.

Source: Hindustan Times December 04, 2016 05:22 UTC