An overview of the childhood and early education of Nico Rosberg, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Nico Rosberg is a German-Finnish former Formula One driver. He competed under the German flag from 2006 to 2016, driving for Williams and Mercedes. His career culminated in winning the 2016 Formula One World Drivers' Championship with Mercedes. Over his 11 seasons, Rosberg secured 23 Grand Prix victories, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the sport. Following his championship win, he retired from Formula One.
In 1982, Nico Rosberg's father, Keke Rosberg, won the Formula One World Championship.
Initially, the media and fans compared Nico Rosberg to his father, Keke Rosberg, who was the 1982 world champion. As Nico's career progressed, this comparison lessened.
In June 1985, Nico Rosberg was born on June 27th at the Red Cross Hospital in Wiesbaden, West Germany.
In 1995, Nico Rosberg observed his father competing in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM), which inspired him to pursue a career in Formula One motor racing.
In 2002, Nico Rosberg graduated with an average grade of 1.2.
On July 11, 2014, Nico Rosberg married interior designer Vivian Sibold at a civil ceremony in Monaco.
For the 2014 season, the FIA created a new sporting regulation to allow a driver to select a unique car number for use throughout their Formula One career. Nico Rosberg selected number six because it was his wife and father's lucky number and changed his helmet color to dark grey.
On December 2, 2016, five days after winning the championship, Nico Rosberg made public his decision to retire at an FIA Prize Giving Ceremony in Vienna. He cited reaching the "pinnacle" of his career, a desire to avoid skill atrophy, and a wish to spend more time with his family as reasons.
In July 2017, Nico Rosberg visited the headquarters of the all-electric Formula E racing series and became fascinated by the e-mobility movement.
In early 2018, Nico Rosberg became a long-term investor and shareholder in Formula E, focusing on European start-up technology and e-mobility companies.
In February 2019, Nico Rosberg launched the annual Greentech Festival trade fair in Berlin with Sven Krüger and Marco Voigt, showcasing sustainable technologies.
In 2022, Nico Rosberg launched the non-profit organisation Rosberg Philanthropies that focuses on environmental protection and supporting children.
In December 2024, Nico Rosberg announced that RXR would cease operations in Extreme E as the racing series will be replaced as Extreme H for 2025.
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