A return match for Nico Rosberg

Will we see another duel Lewis Hamilton ? Nico Rosberg for the world title this season? In any case, this is what the German, beaten last year after the final in Abu Dhabi, strongly wishes.

“It will be difficult to repeat what we achieved in 2014, but we all want to keep this momentum and dominate the discipline for several more years,” explains Rosberg. We know the opposition will be there, so we have to keep pushing hard to have a chance of doing it. Nothing is certain, but whatever happens, I know it will be another great battle with Lewis. This year is a return match for me and I am motivated for it. »

The 29-year-old began winter testing in Jerez today at the wheel of the Mercedes W06 Hybrid, officially presented this morning in Spain. “It's always a really exciting moment: driving the car for the first time, getting our first taste of what's new, what the sensations are. Then go into the details of the set-up, make some changes, get an idea of ​​the behavior. I know so much about the new car from my time at the factory, but it was only on paper. Driving in practice will be a great feeling. This is where we build our experience and knowledge for the first race and it is very important to have this foundation. Melbourne is far away but I feel good and I have confidence in this team. »

The winter tests held in Andalusia are to be followed live on our website.