Newly-crowned F1 champion Rosberg retires

December 02, 2016 18:54

Nico Rosberg has announced he will retire from Formula 1 after securing this year's world championship.

The Mercedes driver made his announcement during the FIA world champions gala in Vienna, just five days after securing his title.

"For me it is a very special day to receive the trophy this evening. It is going to be amazing but for another reason: I want to take the opportunity to announce to end F1 career," said Rosberg.

"It has been every since I started since six-year old I had a clear dream. That was to become F1 world champion and it was very clear in my mind, whatever I could think, I have achieved it, put everything into it and put everything into it, -- help of fans, managed to achieve it. I will remember forever."

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