Nico Rosberg's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Nico Rosberg.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2002: Won the 2002 Formula BMW ADAC Championship

In 2002, Nico Rosberg won the Formula BMW ADAC Championship with VIVA Racing, securing nine race victories.

2005: Won the inaugural GP2 Series championship with ART Grand Prix

In 2005, Nico Rosberg won the inaugural GP2 Series championship with ART Grand Prix.

2007: Improved Performance

In 2007, Nico Rosberg's performances improved greatly due to Williams restructuring and employing more experienced personnel.

2008: First podium finish at Australian Grand Prix and season challenges

In the 2008 season, Nico Rosberg experienced his first podium finish at the Australian Grand Prix, finishing third. However, the rest of his campaign faced challenges due to the FW30 car's performance and slow development by Williams. He finished 13th in the WDC with 17 points.

2009: Improved season with Williams

In 2009, Nico Rosberg had an improved season, compensating for the kinetic energy recovery systems by losing weight. Driving the Williams FW31, he led the Malaysian Grand Prix and consistently finished in points-paying positions, achieving a season-best fourth at the German and Hungarian Grand Prix. He finished seventh in the WDC with 34.5 points.

June 2011: Received Lorenzo Bandini Trophy

On 5 June 2011, Nico Rosberg received the Lorenzo Bandini Trophy, which honors a recipient "for their dedication to motor racing, spirit of competition and achievements".

2012: First Career Win at the Chinese Grand Prix

In 2012, Nico Rosberg achieved his first career win at the Chinese Grand Prix.

2014: Won the FIA Pole Trophy

At the 2014 Brazilian Grand Prix, Nico Rosberg won the inaugural FIA Pole Trophy for winning more pole positions than any other driver during the 2014 season with 11.

2014: Championship contention and energy recovery system failure

In 2014, Nico Rosberg was considered a favorite for the WDC due to Mercedes' development of the F1 W05 Hybrid car. Despite leading the championship at various points and winning multiple races, an energy recovery system failure in Singapore and other issues led to him finishing second in the WDC with 317 points.