Soldato
You can't? He's been their test driver for years and Merc struck a deal with Manor to get him the seat.
Rosberg retires with immediate effect
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You can't? He's been their test driver for years and Merc struck a deal with Manor to get him the seat.
Caporegime
Damn! Did not see that coming at all.
Soldato
I'd much rather see the young talent get their chance in a top car, button and alonso have had their day, as much as I'd like to see a 2007 round 2, I'd prefer to see some fresh hungry faces on that podium.
Soldato
Got to be, surely he can't be completely retiring at 31? Off to Formula E maybe lol.
Soldato
oh yeah, im sure the £30m (easy) he's earned still being one of the best racing drivers in the world since than has been a complete waste of time
oh yeah, im sure the £30m (easy) he's earned still being one of the best racing drivers in the world since than has been a complete waste of time
I'm sure Button would trade in those earnings since for another WDC.
Associate
What I don't get is people calling this a brave decision. It's not brave at all. Brave would be setting his stall out to defend his title and show that he's got what it takes to be a multiple champion. As it stands he's a multi-millionaire with plenty of prospects outside of the sport, so leaving on a high is the easy thing to do.
(I guess there's a *little* bravery to be seen here, as he's going to take a lot of flak for it so he'll need thick skin for a while, but still...)
(I guess there's a *little* bravery to be seen here, as he's going to take a lot of flak for it so he'll need thick skin for a while, but still...)
Soldato
Wow quite shocked.
So who's going to take his place
So who's going to take his place
It would be amazing if it was Alonso, oh the fireworks.
Soldato
I think it is brave because it just isn't the done thing. I've just read his announcement - it is refreshingly honest. Huge respect to him for that.
Don
Pastor Maldonado confirmed for Mercedes 2017 !!!
Clearly not - but we can hope!
Clearly not - but we can hope!
Soldato
Didn't see that coming but good on him, got what he wanted and can retire satisfied, obviously not motivated by the money or anything.
Very interesting for the seat... Winner how many drivers are calling their lawyers to look over their contracts
Very interesting for the seat... Winner how many drivers are calling their lawyers to look over their contracts
He has millions, he can say he was world champion, he can now enjoy life and those millions and spend time with family. 
The only downside, no one will remember him in a few years time, he won't have the following drivers like Schumacher, Hamilton, Alonso, Mansell, Senna, Frost and others have for being multiple world champions.
The only downside, no one will remember him in a few years time, he won't have the following drivers like Schumacher, Hamilton, Alonso, Mansell, Senna, Frost and others have for being multiple world champions.
Soldato
Im calling the terminal illness card.
