Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton were fierce rivals during their time together at Mercedes. The news of Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2025 has generated a lot of buzz since it was announced in February. The seven-time World Champion will be teaming up with a highly skilled driver in Formula 1.
The dynamics between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc’s partnership next year were a topic of discussion prior to the sprint qualifying in China. The German commentator pointed out that Leclerc doesn’t appear to have much conflict with his teammates. This prompted a lighthearted remark from Sky Sports F1 journalist about the history between the German and Hamilton during their time as teammates from 2013 to 2016.
Nico Rosberg commented on the dynamic between Charles and Lewis for 2025, stating that Leclerc doesn’t seem like someone who frequently clashes with his teammate. This led to a playful exchange with Damon Hill, an ex-F1 World Champion, who found the comment amusing. Rosberg defended himself by saying it wasn’t fair for them to make such a remark. The entire conversation entertained both fans and pundits.
Ever since Lewis Hamilton announced his move to Ferrari in 2025, there has been a lot of speculation about who will replace him at Mercedes. One of the top potential candidates, , was in heavy negotiations with the Brackley-based team. Alonso’s manager, , had multiple discussions with regarding the Mercedes seat. This has sparked conversations about why the two-time World Champion ultimately decided to re-sign with Aston Martin until 2026. Only time will tell if it was the right choice.