Rosberg: Australia, favorite race

Nico Rosberg, after four years at Williams, arrives in Australia with Mercedes GP. The opportunity to display more ambitions than in past years for the German driver. Especially since he has often succeeded in Melbourne. “ The Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne has always been a successful race for me, confirms Rosberg. I have finished in the points for the last three years and I achieved my first podium there in 2008, finishing third. »

Like many drivers, Nico Rosberg is also happy to return to the city of Melbourne, which usually hosted the grid for the first time of the year. In 2010, Bahrain came first but the pleasure of returning to Australia is undeniable. “ Melbourne is a great city that I love walking around in and the Albert Park street circuit is super exciting »

Before the race, however, Nico Rosberg wants to stay focused on his objective because the circuit is far from being the simplest of the season. “ It's a difficult route because the roads are always dirty at the start of the weekend and you have to manage the bumpy surface.. » In addition, to be broadcast earlier, the race will start this year at 17 p.m., an additional difficulty for the drivers. “ With this change in schedule compared to last year, the low sun will be one of the biggest difficulties with a late start in the afternoon. »