The debate around the best driver in the history of Formula 1 is not limited to just two names. Although Lewis Hamilton et Michael Schumacher both hold the record with seven titles, other personalities like Alain Prost, Juan Manuel Fangio, Ayrton Sennaeven Max Verstappenare also at the heart of the discussion. Recently, another Grand Prix champion revealed his opinion on the subject and named his GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in the world of F1.
It is about Nico Rosberg. The German driver enjoyed a memorable rivalry with Lewis Hamilton during their collaboration at Mercedes, where he even managed to steal the title from her in 2016 after two seasons as vice-champion. Despite their tensions, Rosberg, originally from Wiesbaden, believes that the driver now with Ferrari is the best of all time.
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In comments reported by the GMM press agency, Rosberg discusses Hamilton's next season with the Scuderia: “Charles Leclerc will be at a similar level to George Russell. They are the best of the next generation, except Verstappen, who is a little above. Lewis struggled and we're not sure why. If it happens again like last season, Charles will overtake Lewis the same way George did in 2024.”
However, Nico concludes: “Lewis is the best of all time. We still give him the benefit of the doubt so that he can get back to his best, he should then be slightly above Charles at the end of the season. We’ll see.” Will Hamilton manage to overcome his recent misadventures to once again become a key player in Formula 1 with Ferrari?
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Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton greet each other during their time together at Mercedes (GETTY IMAGES)
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Rosberg drew on Hamilton's last season to highlight that he could face difficulties against Leclerc. Indeed, Lewis finished the season seventh in the world rankings, behind Russell. Additionally, in terms of qualifications, George started ahead of the seven-time champion in 19 of 24 racesa worrying fact that Nico fears will be repeated in 2025.
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