Hamilton not 'surprised' by Rosberg's decision

Their duel will have animated the last three seasons of the World Championship. Two times, Lewis Hamilton beat Nico Rosberg for the world title in 2014 and 2015, before the German won his first crown last weekend in Abu Dhabi, at the end of a tense Grand Prix.

Five days later, the new king of the queen discipline of motorsport announced his retirement from F1. A rare event which, however, did not completely surprise Lewis Hamilton, who spoke immediately. « He also has a family to which he wants to devote himself, explains Hamilton quoted by the BBC. The Formula 1 takes up a lot of your time. »

The Briton also explains that he will have to address a particular situation in 2017, with a new teammate who has not yet been appointed by Mercedes. “It will be very, very strange and it will be sad not to have him on the team next year.

It doesn't matter who they recruit. I'm here for the race. The focus is on next year and I hope for a better season. I never needed a teammate to push me. The better the driver, the better it is for me when I finish in front.

You need someone with good values ​​to represent the team in a positive way, good work ethic and consistency, so we can win the Constructors' Championship. »