Motor racing world reacts to Nico Rosberg's retirement from F1
German racing driver Nico Rosberg “broke the Internet” Friday morning by announcing his decision to retire from F1 just five days after winning the World Championship.
Multiple motor racing personalities from across the globe were quick to take to Twitter after the shock decision, and congratulate Rosberg on his career in Formula One.
Respect my friend! @nico_rosberg
— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) December 2, 2016
Wow! Congrats on being F1 Champion and on a outstanding career. Enjoy what comes next. https://t.co/iETU8ZVJa9
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) December 2, 2016
Well done Nico. More to life than chasing round in circles. Respect. #F1 https://t.co/pEPVHbA3j8
— Damon Hill (@HillF1) December 2, 2016
Incredible news about @nico_rosberg retiring from F1. Very brave making that decision.
— Juan Pablo Montoya (@jpmontoya) December 2, 2016
Respect, @nico_rosberg! Hope you will enjoy your time at the barbecue. ???? ? pic.twitter.com/nvHkqZKB7z
— Nico Hülkenberg (@HulkHulkenberg) December 2, 2016
#F1 won’t be the same without these three guys. pic.twitter.com/RmxHVFGtqm
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) December 2, 2016
Definitely a great Champion!!!! Big admiration @nico_rosberg #respect
— Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) December 2, 2016
Very surprised! But the biggest respect @nico_rosberg . Great champion. Enjoy your next chapter in life https://t.co/CvPfXtDvS8
— Marcus Ericsson (@Ericsson_Marcus) December 2, 2016
Nothing but respect @nico_rosberg enjoy the family time and peace of mind going out on top.
— Wil Hahn (@WilHahn_) December 2, 2016
What a surprise. He'll leave F1 with a big achievement done. @nico_rosberg respect my man... #F1 pic.twitter.com/Y334XMKT1W
— Giedo van der Garde (@GvanderGarde) December 2, 2016
I have the greatest respect of @F1 #worldchampion @nico_rosberg
— alex wurz (@alex_wurz) December 2, 2016
Wow @nico_rosberg retiring as a World Champion..actually what a great way to end a great career. Enjoy your family time.
— Johnny herbert (@johnnyherbertf1) December 2, 2016
@nico_rosberg Wishing you all the best for the future Nico @MercedesAMGF1 #F1
— Alan Jones MBE ASM (@AlanJonesMBEASM) December 2, 2016
Wow @nico_rosberg dont know what to say! Respect!
— Anton Felix da Costa (@afelixdacosta) December 2, 2016
