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Keke Rosberg: Nico's decision shocked me

Keke Rosberg: Nico's decision shocked me

02-06-2018 14:07
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Sam Bytheway

Through a text message to his wife, Keke Rosberg found out that his son Nico would say goodbye to Formula One after his championship in 2016, "I did not get any air when I heard it, I was so surprised" he said.

For fans OF Formula 1, the decision of Nico Rosberg also came unexpectedly. After the German defeated Lewis Hamilton in the 2016 championship, Nico left the sport. Mercedes was on the lookout for a replacement and Lewis Hamilton gave a sigh of relief. Keke Rosberg, on the other hand, got extremely distressed when he heard what his son had done.

"It came as a complete surprise. I heard it from my wife who received a text message from Nico that said 'say it to daddy'. It really felt like I got a slap in my stomach and I did not get any air for a while. That feeling fortunately did not last long, since I know that it is his life, choice and career. If he decided that it was time to leave, he would of course be free," the former world champion added.