Rosberg may return to F1 paddock

Nico Rosberg has not been on the track for years, but can be found in the F1 paddock as a presenter and F1 expert with Sky Sports. However, many viewers had noticed his absence from the paddock last season.

The reason is that the German had not been vaccinated against the Covid virus, and so the FIA did not allow him to physically attend the races for work. Rosberg therefore delivered his comments and analysis through video calls.

Following the relaxation of Covid measures announced by the FIA, it now appears that the unvaccinated German can return to the paddock.

Formula 1 was not an easy place during the height of the pandemic - the many measures made life difficult for many an employee. "This is also why Alan van der Merwe - for years the driver of the Medical-Car - had lost his job. [He too] refused to be vaccinated," as said by Speedweek.com.

Rosberg will most likely show his face along the track again. Vaccinations are no longer mandatory, nor is testing required. The German's rationale for not getting vaccinated at all remains a moot point, but it no longer affects his media career for now.