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2005: Nico Rosberg, the birth of a champion (1/5)

First winner of the GP2 Series in 2005, Nico Rosberg put up a big battle with his “semi-compatriot” Heikki Kovalainen, before beating him in Bahrain. Story of a season which saw Keke's son reveal his burst of speed and his self-sacrifice.

Published on 07/01/2022 à 09:00

Jeremy Satis

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2005: Nico Rosberg, the birth of a champion (1/5)

Nico Rosberg victorious at Silverstone © DPPI

After Oscar Piastri crowns in Formula 2, AUTOhebdo looks back on the five GP2 campaigns/F2 won by rookies. Winning in the first year is a marker testifying to both the talent and adaptability of these extraordinary drivers.

In 2005: Nico Rosberg, the birth of a champion (1/5, January 7)

In 2006: Lewis Hamilton, the beginnings of a legend (2/5, January 14)

In 2009: Nico Hulkenberg, Germanic phlegm (3/5, January 21)

In 2017: Charles Leclerc, in the name of the father (4/5, January 28)

In 2018: George Russell, leader of a golden youth (5/5, February 4)

After two years spent in his father's team Team Rosberg in F3, young N

Jeremy Satis

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