News Details
Rosberg changed driving style to avoid Oz GP DNF
Nico Rosberg was forced to change his driving style to avoid retiring from the lead of the 2016 Australian Grand Prix after picking up a brake problem with 27 laps remaining. The German inherited the lead from Sebastian Vettel on lap 34 of 57 in the red flag interrupted race, four laps after debris had lodged itself in the front-right brake duct and began to hamper the airflow to the brake caliper. With the caliper's temperature rising to what Mercedes refers to a 'almost critical levels', the team said it did consider retiring him despite his comfortable lead at the time, particularly as the restrictions on radio traffic meant it couldn't inform him of the issue. “Air normally flows...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes almost retired Rosberg due to brake issue
Mercedes AMG Petronas Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has revealed that the...
9y ago from F1Zone.net
Mercedes almost retired Nico Rosberg due to brake...
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has admitted the team almost retired...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Rosberg was close to race retirement – Wolff
Australian Grand Prix – Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has...
9y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Mercedes "thought about retiring" Rosberg...
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitted that Australian Grand Prix winner Nico...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Gresini reveals extent of Alex Marquez's injuries...
Gresini Racing team manager Michele Masini revealed the extent of Alex...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez hits out at criticism of brother Alex...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez set for surgery after Dutch MotoGP crash
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Dutch GP: Marc Marquez soaks up the pressure as...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Where does Santino Ferrucci see his first IndyCar win...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar will not return to Thermal Club in 2026...
According to comments made by Thermal Club founder and owner Tim Rogers,...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Malukas’ recovery drive secures Foyt’s best team...
During Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America, David Malukas was the...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and Losers from IndyCar’s Road America...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Why Ott Tanak feared final stage drama could cost his...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Ott Tanak ends Hyundai’s victory drought
Ott Tanak and Martin Jarveoja clinched their and Hyundai’s first...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Acropolis Rally: Ott Tanak ends Hyundai’s...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
FIA investigates WRC retirements due to fuel system...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Papers: Gyokeres will refuse to return to Sporting to...
The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...
1h ago from SkySports.com
Decision made: Arsenal star is leaving the club...
Thomas Partey will officially leave Arsenal when his contract expires...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal exploring deal for third striker amid Benjamin...
Arsenal are looking to sign a striker this summer, but so far, their...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal latest: 'Partey to leave after contract...
No description available...
6h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
FIA issue Lando Norris disqualification verdict at Austrian...
The FIA have issued a comprehensive verdict for... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
Sky F1 star worried over late Lando Norris disqualification...
Sky Sports F1 pundit Anthony Davidson has... Read More »
7h ago from GPFans.com
Ferrari take action over Austrian GP disqualification threat
Ferrari have taken action at this weekend's... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com
