Just in Abu Dhabi five years ago Nico Rosberg clinched his only world title in Formula 1, entering the final race 12 points clear of his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton. At the end of the race he managed to become champion, finishing in second position and resisting his rival’s attempt to regroup the group, with the hope that he would be attacked by his opponents. “The night before that race I only slept an hour and a half“, The son of art recalled to the microphones of Sky Italy, adding: “I couldn’t even eat, only the Frosties (cereals, ed). I know Lewis also suffers like this when there is tension“. Rosberg then deepened this last observation: “Lewis also becomes very nervous in these situations, even if he has lived them often. It is difficult for him. Winning seven titles helps a little bit, because you already have experience, for Max it is the first time a world title has been played “.
The 36-year-old from Wiesbaden then drew attention to the atmosphere in the paddock: “There is a lightning tension. I see Hamilton as the most favorite, he was in spectacular form yesterday as he was three tenths faster in qualifying. If he starts first, it will be difficult to beat him. But Max drives super aggressively and therefore anything can happen. There is always a big difference between who is favored and who has nothing to lose. From a certain point of view Max is the favorite, being ahead in the championship, but Lewis comes in between three straight wins and has a better car. But they are human and suffer from the fear of making mistakes “concluded Rosberg.
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